Suppose you are an immunity theorist,and you hear that an attack by American soldiers on a group of twenty ruthless terrorists has resulted in the death not only of the terrorists but also of one noncombatant woman.As an immunity theorist you would judge this action to be:

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The death of a noncombatant woman violates the principle of nonmaleficence, which is a key principle in immunity theory. According to this principle, it is impermissible to cause harm or injury to others, even if the overall outcome is beneficial. Therefore, the action of the American soldiers in killing the terrorists and the noncombatant woman is deemed impermissible.

Suppose You Are an Immunity Theorist,and You Hear That an Attack