So... the ends justify the means?

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Mary Anne — 10/11/2003 3:34:45 AM (archived)

Just wondering. Or does that only apply when we like the ends?

While motive is a less satisfactory foundation for an argument, it is nevertheless an essential factor in the determination of an action's substance.

The law is founded on this.

Regards--
Mary Anne

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Type C and Type M arguments - Tom Brosz - 10/7/2003 4:35:51 PM
- Was exactly what I was trying to point out on Flame earlier........;-) - Tony - 10/8/2003 6:56:13 PM
- re: Type C and Type M arguments - McFly - 10/7/2003 9:58:32 PM
  - Motive vs. consequence - FrankC - 10/9/2003 3:05:35 AM
    - re: Motive vs. consequence - Tom Brosz - 10/11/2003 4:11:28 AM
    - So... the ends justify the means? - Mary Anne - 10/11/2003 3:34:45 AM
      - No - FrankC - 10/11/2003 2:40:11 PM
        
        So if someone is killed by the action of another... - Mary Anne - 10/11/2003 11:05:46 PM
        
        I undersatnd what you are saying - FrankC - 10/12/2003 3:30:39 AM

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