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Are There Intrinsically Evil Acts? | Prof. Steven Long

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Understanding the Intricate Relationship Between Intentions and Actions

This chapter delves into how the moral evaluation of actions is intertwined with understanding the intention behind them, emphasizing the importance of considering the ultimate aim and relationship between means and end. Examples like fighting, theft, and self-defense are utilized to showcase that moral assessment goes beyond external appearances and involves insight into intentionality.

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