an outright lie and a misleading truth.

存在道德上的差异吗
From Kant's point of view

在康德看来
there actually is a world of difference between a lie and a misleading truth.

在谎言和误导性的实话之间是存在差别的
Why is that even though both might have the same consequences?

为什么呢这两者可能导致同样的后果啊
But then remember Kant doesn't base morality on consequences.

请记住康德的道德观不关注后果
He bases it on formal adherence to the moral law.

他只关注于坚守道德法则
Now, sometimes in ordinary life

在日常生活中
we make exceptions for the general rule against lying with the white lie.

我们有时候会违背法则说善意的谎言
What is a white lie?

什么是善意的谎言
It's a lie to make...

它是这样一种谎言
you're well to avoid hurting someone's feelings for example.

比如使你避免伤害某人的感情
It's a lie that we think of as justified by the consequences.

我们认为是为了后果才说这样的谎言