The Doctrine Of Double Effect

Question 1

Aquinas introduces a ? of double effect in discussing whether self-? is permissible.

Answer 1

Principle.

Defence.

Question 2

Some (such as ?) have argued that indeed this is wrong: “private self-defence can only proceed from some ? of inordinate self-love”.

Answer 2

Augustine.

Degree.

Question 3

Aquinas said that ? matters, making him a ? - someone interested in actions.

Answer 3

Intention.

Deontologist.

Question 4

Interior acts are about our ?, our intention behind the act. ? acts are the act that’s visible. The best way to act is when both interior and exterior acts are ?

Answer 4

Motivation.
Exterior.
Good.

Question 5

If an action is good and if the ? in self-defence is to achieve this aim, then self-defence is ?

Answer 5

Intention.

Permissible.

Question 6

For Aquinas’ theory of ? ?, the action itself can’t be bad but ? or neutral.

Answer 6

Double effect.

Good.