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Discover the intricate philosophical insights of Immanuel Kant in Jens Timmermann's enlightening work, Kant and the Supposed Right to Lie. Set to be published by Cambridge University Press in 2025, this hardback edition spans 224 pages and delves into Kant's thought-provoking 1797 essay, 'On a Supposed Right to Lie from Love of Humanity'. Timmermann offers a comprehensive philosophical, developmental, and historical analysis, exploring Kant's compelling argument that lying to protect a friend from harm is morally indefensible. This book is essential for anyone interested in ethics, philosophy, and the complexities of moral decision-making. Join the conversation about truth and morality with this insightful examination of one of Kant's most controversial ideas.