Suppose one murders a possible terrorist's child with the purpose of getting the possible terrorist to give information that could save the lives of many. According to the doctrine of double effect, this is

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The doctrine of double effect states that an action with both good and bad effects can be morally permissible if the action itself is good or neutral, the bad effect is not intended, and there is a proportionately grave reason for permitting the bad effect. Murdering a child is inherently wrong and cannot be justified under this doctrine.

Suppose One Murders a Possible Terrorist's Child with the Purpose