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The Methods of Ethics

Note 340 — Chapter III · RELATION OF UTILITARIANISM TO THE MORALITY OF COMMON SENSE

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In the case of force, however, there is the counterbalancing consideration that the unlawful aggressor may be led to inflict worse injury on his victim, if he is unable to rely on the latter’s promise.

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