The Doctrine of Double Effect
Author | : Paul A. Woodward |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015051299736 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
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.