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Lying through your teeth.

David W Chambers
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Evidence is presented that the concerns over diminished truth-telling in dentistry are a reflection of changes in society generally. Some of the reasons for dimmed truth-telling are listed, leading to a conclusion that society is in the process of rejecting an "objective" view of truth based on the word of authorities. An alternative, authentic conception of truth is proposed: truth is agreement that it is mutually advantageous for the parties involved to believe the promises they have made as a foundation for common action. Some of the characteristics of this view are discussed.

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David W Chambers. 2004. Lying through your teeth.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15347095/

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