Quotes by Action Consequentialist theories pretend that we can set some great big ends (the general happiness, human flourishing), provide ourselves with definite enough conceptions of them to make them the objects of instrumental reasoning, and then obtain enough reliable information about what actions will best promote them that we could regulate our conduct by these considerations alone. Allen W. Wood information enough action We commit not only theoretical error but also moral wrong in objectifying ourselves or other rational beings, ignoring their capacities for free action and communicative interaction with us. Allen W. Wood objectifying errors action Consequentialist theories begin with a very simple and undoubtedly valid point: Every action aims at a future end, and is seen as a means to it. Allen W. Wood simple action mean One rational standard of action is how well it promotes the end it seeks. Another standard is whether it aims at ends which are good. Both of these, but especially the former, depend on judgments of fact. Allen W. Wood judgment action facts We can establish empirical criteria for free actions, and investigate human actions on the presupposition we are free. Allen W. Wood criteria humans action Smith could not be expected to have anticipated the horrors that were to come. But even in his own time, he was a defender of certain state actions that he thought necessary in order to safeguard the good effects of commercial society (Smith did not speak of 'capitalism' and was acquainted only with an early undeveloped form of it). Among these state actions the chief was general public education. Allen W. Wood horror action order The sequence is suffering, insight, will, action, change. Allen Wheelis insight suffering action If I had to pick one social action I could encourage all my friends, family and fans to do, it would be to teach a child. One, to educate them about good music, but two, because that kind of relationship helps build a bond. When you share music with somebody, that then becomes your link to them. Music is what connects a lot of us, over borders. Aloe Blacc action helping children I mean, yeah, maybe our fate is sometimes fixed and unchangeable, but there are other times when its shaped purely by the actions we take. Alyson Noel fate action mean Personally, when I go to Tulum, I prefer to be near the action but not in the midst of it. Amanda Hearst midst action Our show is less about a girl who is doing miracles and more about the domino effect of this girl's life, and how everyone else is affected. Our show seems to be a questioning show as opposed to an action sort of fairy tale. Amber Tamblyn miracle girl action HEART, n. Figuratively, this useful organ is said to be the seat of emotions and sentiments . . . . It is now known that sentiments and emotions reside in the stomach, being evolved from food by chemical action of the gastric fluid. Ambrose Bierce emotion action heart ASPERSE, v.t. Maliciously to ascribe to another vicious actions which one has not had the temptation and opportunity to commit. Ambrose Bierce temptation action opportunity REACH, n. The radius of action of the human hand. The area within which it is possible (and customary) to gratify directly the propensity to provide. Ambrose Bierce propensity action hands An accident is an inevitable occurrence due to the actions of immutable natural laws. Ambrose Bierce law natural action PRESIDE, v. To guide the action of a deliberative body to a desirable result. In Journalese, to perform upon a musical instrument; as, "He presided at the piccolo." Ambrose Bierce music body action if a thing is to be done, there is no time like the hour that has not struck. Amelia Barr hours done action No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Amelia Earhart kind roots action Throwing stones is the birthright and duty of anyone subject to foreign rule. Throwing stones is an action as well as a metaphor of resistance. Amira Hass throwing-stones resistance action It's nothing really. It's the unique presentation that makes me look good in the action scenes. Why did I dare do them? That's a funny question! Why do I act? Why do I breathe! Amitabh Bachchan unique action looks «1234567891011»