Lying: Summary Review

This is a summary review of Lying containing key details about the book.

What is Lying About?

Lying is a book that examines the cultural, psychological, and moral implications of lying, and provides insights into why people lie and how to detect and avoid deception in personal and professional life.

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In Lying, best-selling author and neuroscientist Sam Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society by merely telling the truth in situations where others often lie. He focuses on "white" lies—those lies we tell for the purpose of sparing people discomfort—for these are the lies that most often tempt us. And they tend to be the only lies that good people tell while imagining that they are being good in the process.

Summary Points & Takeaways from Lying

Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:

* "Lying" by Sam Harris is a book that explores the nature of deception and truth-telling. The following are key points from the book:

* The definition of lying is when a person says something with the intention of making someone believe something that is not true.

* Lying is a widespread phenomenon and occurs in all areas of life, from personal relationships to politics and business.

* Lying is a powerful tool for manipulating others, but it also has significant drawbacks, such as damaging trust and eroding social bonds.

* The consequences of lying can be far-reaching and can have lasting effects on an individual's reputation and relationships.

* The book argues that it is possible to live an honest life and suggests that honesty and transparency are key to building strong and meaningful relationships.

* Harris concludes that lying is not only morally wrong but also unwise, and that it is in everyone's best interest to embrace honesty and truth-telling in their personal and professional lives.

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Who is the author of Lying?

Sam Harris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, and Free Will. The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction.

Book Details

  • Print length: 47 pages
  • Genre: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Psychology

Lying Chapters

Chapter 1 :What is A Lie?
Chapter 2:The Mirror of Honesty
Chapter 3:Two Types of Lies
Chapter 4:White Lies
Chapter 5:Trust
Chapter 6:Faint Praise
Chapter 7:Secrets
Chapter 8:Lies in Extremis

What is a good quote from Lying?

Top Quote: “Lying is, almost by definition, a refusal to cooperate with others. It condenses a lack of trust and trustworthiness into a single act. It is both a failure of understanding and an unwillingness to be understood. To lie is to recoil from relationship.” (Meaning) - Lying Quotes, Sam Harris

What do critics say?

Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "This essay is quite brilliant. (I was hoping it would be, so I wouldn't have to lie.) I honestly loved it from beginning to end. Lying is the most thought-provoking read of the year." — Ricky Gervais

* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you want to enhance your personal growth, I recommend checking out my list of favorite personal growth books. These books have played a significant role in my life, and each one includes a summary and takeaways to help you apply the concepts.

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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.

 
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