Principle: "Lying is only acceptable if it prevents physical
harm to an innocent person." Which situation fits this rule?
๐ญ How to Think About This
Treat the principle like a checklist. Does it meet Condition A (Prevention of Physical Harm) AND
Condition B (Innocent Person)? Only select the answer that checks ALL boxes.
Select the acceptable lie:
1. Prevent Physical Harm? No, it prevents a fine ($). 2. Innocent Person? No,
you were speeding.
Violation.
This fails both conditions. It is self-serving dishonesty.
1. Prevent Physical Harm? No. It prevents emotional hurt. The
principle specifically said "physical."
Technical Violation.
While this is a "white lie" and might be socially kind, it does not fit the
specific Principle given. Logic is about following the
explicit rule, not just "being nice."
The Insight: Principles are algorithms. You must strip away
the emotion and just run the code. If the code says "Physical Only," then
emotional lies don't pass.
The Strategy: Identify every single condition in
the rule (Conditions: "Physical", "Harm", "Innocent"). If an answer misses
just one, it's out.
๐ Strict Construction
Close Call
Missed Condition: "Physical"
Result: Does not apply.
Often a "Trap" answer.
Perfect Fit
All Conditions Met:
โ Physical
โ Harm
โ Innocent
๐ค Which thinking lens(es) did you use?
Select all the lenses you used:
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง For Parents & Teachers
๐ฑ Everyday Logic
Rule: "You can watch TV if your homework is done AND your room is clean."
Kid: "Homework is done! Can I watch?"
Parent: "Apply the Principle. Are BOTH conditions met?"
Kid: "Room is messy."
Parent: "Then the outcome (TV) is invalid."
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