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Lying (Harris book)

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Lying is a 2011 long-form essay book by American author and neuroscientist Sam Harris. Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society merely by telling the truth in situations where others often lie.[1][2][3]

LanguageEnglish
SubjectMorality
Published2011
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Lying
First edition
AuthorSam Harris
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMorality
Published2011
PublisherFour Elephants Press
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages105
ISBN978-1940051000
Preceded byThe Moral Landscape 
Followed byFree Will 
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Jim Danielson of the Lincoln Journal Star praised Lying, writing, "One of the real values of reading this book is that it causes the reader to reflect on our own life and lies." He added, "This book is a quick read, but it is long on contemplating life."[4]

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