What Is the Most Serious Difficulty with the Doctrine of Double

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the most serious difficulty with the Doctrine of Double Effect?

• A) It seems to recommend deeply offensive actions in some circumstances.
• B) It ignores the consequences of our actions.
• C) We lack a clear basis for distinguishing between intention and foresight.
• D) All of the above

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