The Doctrine of Double Effect

The Doctrine of Double Effect
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Download or read book The Doctrine of Double Effect written by Paul A. Woodward and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophers and ethicists debate this controversial moral principle (including actions, intentions, consequences, unintended consequenses, intentional-unintentional evil, etc.) illustrating its application to current moral dilemmas such as war, suicide, nuclear power, affirmative action, and morphine use for terminal cancer patients.


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