In the context of natural law, the ________ states that an action which causes serious harm may be permissible if that harm is an unintended side effect of bringing about a particular good.

A. principle of reciprocity
B. naturalistic fallacy
C. principle of double effect
D. golden rule


Answer: C

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A) Strengthens. B) Has no effect. C) Weakens.

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a. perfect duty and approximate duty b. excess and deficiency c. moral and intellectual d. matter and form

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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