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91consequentialism — Consequentialism is the view that the moral worth of an action is determined by its consequences, in the popular slogan The end justifies the means . The label was originated by Elizabeth Anscombe in her 1958 essay Modern Moral Philosophy .… …
92justify — [c]/ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ / (say justuhfuy) verb (justified, justifying) –verb (t) 1. to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just, right, or warranted: the end justifies the means. 2. to defend or uphold as blameless, just, or right. 3. to declare… …
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94Criticisms of Marxism — This article is about criticisms of Marxism, a branch of socialism. For criticisms of socialism in general, see Criticisms of socialism. See also Criticisms of Communist party rule for a discussion on specific criticisms of Communist states. Part …
95Sin — • A moral evil Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sin Sin † Catholic Encyclopedia ► …
96Theodicy — (IPAEng|θiːˈɒdɪsi) (adjectival form theodicean) is a specific branch of theology and philosophy that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil or suffering in the world with the belief in an omniscient, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent God, i.e …
97Characters of Dragon Age — This list of characters describes notable characters who appear in the Dragon Age universe. This list describes only major protagonists, antagonists, and party members that appear in the series, although these storylines feature much larger… …
98History of Argentina — This article is about the history of Argentina. See also history of South America, history of Latin America, history of the Americas, and the history of present day nations and states. Pre Columbian eraThe area now known as Argentina was… …
99Calvinism — • Calvin succeeded Luther in point of time and was committed to a struggle with Zwingli s disciples at Zurich and elsewhere, known as Sacramentarians Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Calvinism Calvinism …
100Ethical arguments regarding torture — Ethical arguments have arisen regarding torture, and its debated value to society. Despite worldwide condemnation and the existence of treaty provisions that forbid it, some countries still use it. The ethical assertion that torture is a tool is… …
