moral distinction

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A difference based on principles of right and wrong.

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  • The philosopher argued that there is a clear moral distinction between lying and withholding information.
  • The law makes no moral distinction between the two offenses, treating them with equal severity.
  • Is there a significant moral distinction between failing to help someone and actively harming them?
  • For him, the moral distinction was blurred when his family's safety was at stake.
  • Our society is struggling to draw a coherent moral distinction between personal freedom and public health.
  • As AI becomes more advanced, we will have to make a moral distinction between a machine's decision and a human's.
  • While some see a clear moral distinction, others argue the outcomes are essentially the same.
  • It is crucial to recognize the moral distinction between justice and revenge.
  • Historically, the moral distinction between 'us' and 'them' has justified countless atrocities.
  • The paper explores the subtle moral distinction that underpins ethical consumerism.