Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 1: Why We Are Not Acting to Save the World. Quote 5

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Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 1: Why We Are Not Acting to Save the World. Quote 5

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Post published:February 14, 2020
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“Ethics is mainly a matter of the conflict between immediate and remote consequences.” (p. 6)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Ethics is mainly a matter of the conflict between immediate and remote consequences.” (p. 6)

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