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... actions would appear manifest . The necessity of an action doth not make the laws that prohibit it unjust . Whatsoever necessary cause precede an action , yet if the action be forbidden , he that doth it willingly may justly be punished ...
... actions would appear manifest . The necessity of an action doth not make the laws that prohibit it unjust . Whatsoever necessary cause precede an action , yet if the action be forbidden , he that doth it willingly may justly be punished ...
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... actions of men ? Are not similar motives followed by similar actions ? Are there not detectable uniformities in human action ? Is it im- possible to collect any general observations concerning mankind ? Has experience of human affairs ...
... actions of men ? Are not similar motives followed by similar actions ? Are there not detectable uniformities in human action ? Is it im- possible to collect any general observations concerning mankind ? Has experience of human affairs ...
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... action ] renders men cold and unsympathizing ; that it chills their moral feelings toward individuals ; that it makes them regard only the consequences of actions , not taking into account the personal qualities from which those actions ...
... action ] renders men cold and unsympathizing ; that it chills their moral feelings toward individuals ; that it makes them regard only the consequences of actions , not taking into account the personal qualities from which those actions ...
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