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... actions then will be those that , on the available evidence , are likely to have better effects in this sense than any other actions which are possible in the circumstances . This comes close to utilitarianism , the main difference ...
... actions then will be those that , on the available evidence , are likely to have better effects in this sense than any other actions which are possible in the circumstances . This comes close to utilitarianism , the main difference ...
Page 339
... actions are really kind and publicly useful , that all observers shall . approve what we approve ourselves ' ; 3 ' do these words [ merit , praiseworthiness ] denote the quality in actions , which gains approbation from the observer ...
... actions are really kind and publicly useful , that all observers shall . approve what we approve ourselves ' ; 3 ' do these words [ merit , praiseworthiness ] denote the quality in actions , which gains approbation from the observer ...
Page 350
... actions which we have not performed , or for motives which had no influence upon us ; the man within can immediately humble that pride and elevation of mind which such groundless acclamations might otherwise occasion , by telling us ...
... actions which we have not performed , or for motives which had no influence upon us ; the man within can immediately humble that pride and elevation of mind which such groundless acclamations might otherwise occasion , by telling us ...
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ANNUAL REPORT 19712 | 9 |
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS By Sir Denys Page | 61 |
THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA AND THE DISCOVERY OF MAN Raleigh | 101 |
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