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Saving life and taking life
Journal of Philosophy 72 (5):131-137 (1975)
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the distinction between "negative" and "positive" duties. Special attention will be given to certain criticism raised against this distinction by Michael Tooley.My notes
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