This principle was recast as a problem of indirect agency versus direct agency with the examples of a terror bomber and a strategic bomber in an article analyzing it from a non-absolutist perspective by Warren Quinn.
Joseph Boyle argues that this principle is "superfluous" unless there are "exceptionless" norms to back it in an article asking "Who is Entitled to" this concept. This principle was recast as a problem of indirect agency versus direct agency with the examples of a terror bomber and a strategic bomber in an article analyzing it from a non-absolutist perspective by Warren Quinn. A stronger form of this principle, which requires that an individual forego some benefit and accept some risk, was proposed by Michael Walzer in a book about two types of wars. This principle is introduced in the 64th question of the second book of Summa Theologica, where Aquinas writes that "saving one's own life" and the "slaying of the aggressor" may occur as a result of self-defense. For 10 points, name this doctrine from moral philosophy which considers both the intended and unintended consequences of an action.
Joseph Boyle argues that this principle is "superfluous" unless there are "exceptionless" norms to back it in an article asking "Who is Entitled to" this concept.
doctrine of double effect [or principle of double effect; accept any answers indicating double effect]