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Full Idea
Double effect is defensible, I want to argue, only when the two outcomes are the product of a double intention - that 'good' be achieved, and that the foreseeable evil be reduced as far as possible.
Gist of Idea
Double Effect needs a double intention - to achieve the good, and minimise the evil
Source
Michael Walzer (Just and Unjust Wars [1977], 09)
Book Ref
Walzer,Michael: 'Just and Unjust Wars' [Penguin 1984], p.155
A Reaction
A good proposal, I think. We have to accept evil side effects sometimes, but it is immoral to pursue some good 'whatever the cost'.