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Adaline W.

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Blame And Consequence

Theoretically, anyone who intentionally practices an immoral act is culpable regardless of the consequences. But in most cases, people sign up for what is called “moral luck”.

Moral luck is the belief that you should hold someone to blame only if the action causes harm to others, not for their intent, and according to it, those whose actions bring harm are more culpable.

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5 Reasons We Play the Blame Game

5 Reasons We Play the Blame Game

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201509/5-reasons-we-play-the-blame-game

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'I hate the person who invented Mondays.' I saw that phrase on someone's Facebook status a week or two ago, and it made me smile. It's definitely an understandable sentiment. I remember miserable grade-school mornings, being dragged out of bed by my mom. All I could do was grumble bitterly, 'I hate the person who invented school!'
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