Outline the Principle of Double Effect

question 49

Essay

Outline the principle of double effect. Why did Aquinas defend this principle? Do you believe that the moral status of
your actions depends in part on whether you intended or merely foresaw their consequences? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various aspects of human experience and including both normal and abnormal functioning.

Observable Behaviour

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured, typically forming the basis of behavioral studies.

Environmental Changes

Alterations in the natural or built environment due to natural processes or human activities.

Behaviourist

A proponent of a branch of psychology that studies observable behaviors, often through conditioning, without emphasizing internal processes.