Intentions, foreseen consequences and the doctrine of double effect
Philosophical Studies 133 (2):257 - 283 (2007)
Abstract
The difficulty of distinguishing between the intended and the merely foreseen consequences of actions seems to many to be the most serious problem for the doctrine of double effect. It has led some to reject the doctrine altogether, and has left some of its defenders recasting it in entirely different terms. I argue that these responses are unnecessary. Using Bratman’s conception of intention, I distinguish the intended consequences of an action from the merely foreseen in a way that can be used to support the doctrine of double effect.Author's Profile
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10.1007/s11098-005-4603-4
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