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Watch Kant’s Axe  (closed captions available) and answer the questions that follow.

What are two reasons from “The Evil of Lying” by Charles Fried that align with Kant’s reasoning about lying described in the video? Do you agree with the deontological approach to truth-telling? Or to the utilitarian approach described in the video? Provide reasons for your answer.

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