According to the doctrine of __________, performing a good action may sometimes be morally acceptable even if it produces a bad effect.

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The doctrine of double effect is a principle in ethics that states performing a good action may sometimes be morally acceptable even if it produces a bad effect, provided that the bad effect was not intended. This doctrine is often applied in medical ethics and moral theology.

According to the Doctrine of __________, Performing a Good Action