Lies vs. opinion

[5810Singer]

I'll cut straight to the chase.

Can lies be considered as expressions of opinion?

 

[xman]

yes

But only until the lie is exposed.

 

[obsidianavenger]

I'll cut straight to the chase.

Can lies be considered as expressions of opinion?

no, you're expressing something that in fact, *isn't* your opinion- something that is the opposite of your opinion. at best perhaps something you wish were the case... but no, i don't see how stating something you believe not to be the case can be considered an opinion. of course its really hard to tell that from observing the person but... thats rather the point of lying isn't it? hehe

 

[creativesoul]

Intentionally stating a falsehood is not an opinion.

 

[derkvanl]

I'll cut straight to the chase.

Can lies be considered as expressions of opinion?

Opinion: a belief that cannot be proved with evidence, a subjective statement and may be the result of an emotion or an interpretation.
Lying: the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

Both are something completely different.

 

[5810Singer]

Thank you for your answers so far.

The reason I asked the question is that I've come across the view that lies can be defended as opinion.

Obsidian sums up my thoughts on the matter here:

no, you're expressing something that in fact, *isn't* your opinion- something that is the opposite of your opinion. at best perhaps something you wish were the case...