Before I read (2), I want to note that a universal idea that one is responsible for all the consequences of one’s accurate speech—in an inevitably Asymmetric Justice / CIE fashion—seems like it is effectively a way to ban truth-seeking entirely, and perhaps all speech of any kind. And the fact that there might be other consequences to true speech that one may not like and might want to avoid, does not mean it is unreasonable to point out that the subclass of such consequences that seems to be in play in these examples, seems like a subclass that seems much less worth worrying about avoiding. But yes, Kant saying you should tell the truth to an Axe murderer seems highly questionable, and all that.
And echo Jessica that it’s not reasonable to say that all of this is voluntary within the frame you’re offering, if the response to not doing it is to not be welcome, or to be socially punished. Regardless of what standards one chooses.
Before I read (2), I want to note that a universal idea that one is responsible for all the consequences of one’s accurate speech—in an inevitably Asymmetric Justice / CIE fashion—seems like it is effectively a way to ban truth-seeking entirely, and perhaps all speech of any kind. And the fact that there might be other consequences to true speech that one may not like and might want to avoid, does not mean it is unreasonable to point out that the subclass of such consequences that seems to be in play in these examples, seems like a subclass that seems much less worth worrying about avoiding. But yes, Kant saying you should tell the truth to an Axe murderer seems highly questionable, and all that.
And echo Jessica that it’s not reasonable to say that all of this is voluntary within the frame you’re offering, if the response to not doing it is to not be welcome, or to be socially punished. Regardless of what standards one chooses.