Sentences with phrase «possible good consequences»

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As we well know, it is possible to lose a reputation overnight, and the consequences can be financially devastating.

How can I fully exercise my freedom to choose the good for myself without this information, without knowing all future circumstances and possible consequences of my choice?

Cobb has failed to see that the worldview of the Romans (in this case, the best possible situation for all in their domain) and their slaves (immediate liberation for themselves no matter what the consequence to the dominant society) are incommensurable.

Still, the case against teleological ethics may here offer this response: Granting the difference between direct and indirect applications, this yields only the familiar distinction between «act - teleology» and «rule - teleology, «3 is problematic for the following reason: Social practices or patterns of social cooperation can not be validated teleologically without a comparative assessment of the good and evil consequences differing possible systems of rules or norms (for instance, differing sets of rights) are likely, if adopted, to produce.

In this new democracy of sexual desire the invention of efficient and inexpensive contraceptive devices and of improved drugs for the cure of venereal diseases is regarded as a signal advance toward the goal of the good life, for now it is possible to engage freely and widely in sexual intercourse with little fear of unwanted consequences, in the form of either offspring or infection.

He does not distinguish properly, for example, between the abstract non-temporal divine valuation «linking possible situations (containing many data) to the best possibilities of synthesis of those data,» and the concrete divine evaluation or actual choice of a specific initial aim in the light of what has just happened in the world and thus been prehended by the divine consequent nature («Consequences» 330).

Here the Pope says yes: «When it is not possible to overturn or completely abrogate a pro-abortion law, an elected official, whose absolute personal opposition to procured abortion was well known, could licitly support proposals aimed at limiting the harm done by such a law and at lessening its negative consequences at the level of general opinion and public morality.»

By helping people better understand the costs, the benefits, and the consequences of one choice over another, it may be possible to clarify what is involved for everybody.

A similar study, with similar consequences in terms of a possible challenge to our understanding of existence, could be carried out in connection with any figure from the past for whom we had sources: Socrates the philosopher, or even Attila the Hun, as well as Jesus the Christ.

If we ask you to provide personal information to comply with a legal requirement or to perform a contract with you, we will make this clear at the relevant time, and advise you whether the provision of your personal information is mandatory or not (as well as the possible consequences if you do not provide your personal information).

Natural consequences are always best if possible, so the child who destroys the house with the granola bar should also get to clean it up.

As they get older and with practice, your child will become better able to weigh and understand the possible consequences of their behavior.

None of the three main parties has stood up and made the only logical argument possible in the face of Ukip's crafty and increasingly well - organised crowd - pleasing: that the greatest problems facing Britain are not caused by excessive immigration, and that an excessive clampdown on people coming in will have thoroughly unwanted consequences.

Watson said his team still needs to determine which substances would work best at reflecting light, how much is needed to have an effect, and the possible unintended consequences of injecting the particles into the atmosphere, such as acid rain, ozone depletion or weather pattern disruption.

Modelers working on this are doing the best they can to predict as accurately as possible what the likely consequences of various flawed policies, and for the most part they are noting the very real uncertainties.

ECO2 developed a generic approach for estimating consequences, probability and risk associated with sub-seabed CO2 storage based on the assessment of the environmental value of local organisms as indicated for example by the Natura 2000 network of nature protection areas or the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North - East Atlantic (OSPAR), the vulnerability of environmental resources and possible impacts on them as well as consequences and risks.

«There's substantial disagreement on possible future yields of energy crops,» he said, as well as questions on the consequences of growing biofuels on water supply.

Moms were better able to sway a child's perception of risk when they explained the reasons an activity was dangerous and its possible consequences rather than just saying no.

Now two - thirds of Americans surveyed in a new poll say the field should move forward, while one - third supports a ban until researchers better understand the possible consequences.

The reverse, i.e., better cardiovascular fitness is a consequence of greater intelligence, is also possible.

Working with a small but efficient team (John Cazale, The Godfather's Fredo whose»70s success closely resembled Coppola's, and Michael Higgins), Harry gets the tapes he's asked to in the best quality possible and doesn't ask questions or worry about the potentially lethal consequences of his efforts.

A better method is to list all possible consequences for you (the teacher), and for the students, administrators and parents, and explain that when a rule is broken, the most helpful and appropriate consequence will be selected.

Here we were motivated by questions about (1) district antecedents of school leaders «efficacy, and possible differences in the antecedents of individual as compared with collective leader efficacy, (2) consequences of school - leader efficacy for leader behavior, as well as school and classroom conditions, and (c) effects of leader efficacy on student learning.

Now more than ever, students need the intellectual power to recognize societal problems; ask good questions and develop robust investigations into them; consider possible solutions and consequences; separate evidence - based claims from parochial opinions; and communicate and act upon what they learn.

I scored the performance high but I'm sure I haven't tested the limits of the car (I'm a senior citizen, and I think it's a good idea for me to not push the car beyond my limits with the possible consequences of breakage, collision and higher insurance premiums; the car does everything I want it to.

In addition, the lithium - ion battery behind the rear seats has the best possible protection against the consequences of an accident, as do the four hydrogen tanks.

The best thing to do in a situation where you've made an excess contribution to your IRA is to get it out of the IRA as soon as possible to minimize the negative consequences.

However, this has negative consequences that are best avoided if possible.

The exclusive Reps and Warranties coverage helps you better defend your company against the negative financial consequences of a possible loan default and the resulting repurchase request.

So, when you buy our insured products, you will enjoy greater peace of mind knowing that you're better managing third party risk and defending your business against the negative financial consequences of a possible loan default and the resulting repurchase request.

If you haven't paid a tax debt, the best way to avoid lasting consequences is to clear the debt as soon as possible.

It is a good idea to a tax adviser or professional for more information about possible tax consequences.

As a minimum, a credit counsellor should be able to examine your situation, inform you of the consequences (present and future), as well as suggest a possible solution.

While I morally agree with this approach to awarding custody of a pet — I personally think of my pets as my kids, not property, and would always agree that a pet belongs in the best possible home — assigning «human» rights to pets can have unintended, game - changing consequences.

Due to the implications of the consequences of untreated ringworm in their household dogs and cats, as well a possible transmission of ringworm to people, pet owners should be aware of the signs, transmission, and treatment of ringworm.

In addition, countermeasures taken long beforehand are better and will cost you less than any possible consequences.

Once a dog has been diagnosed with DM, the treatment goal is to manage the consequences of the disease and maintain good quality of life for as long as possible.

Since DM is irreversible and there are no medical protocols available to effectively treat the disorder, the goal for these dogs is to manage the consequences of the disease and maintain good quality of life for as long as possible.

Without such an assessment, it is quite possible to produce unintended and undesirable consequences for the remaining species and cause more harm than good.

Are you really, really serious about allowing the build - up of CO2 to a level not seen since Antarctica first acquired its ice sheet, just on your belief, or suspicion, or hunch, contrary to what those that have actually studied these things think they know, that this «control knob» might not be doing much; just because scientists have not managed to prove, to your satisfaction, that consequences like the above are certain, rather than just very well possible?

The institution was created in 1988 under United Nations auspices to offer periodic assessments of the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as possible responses.

So I take it that the consensus view is that according to our best current scientific understanding, there is no possibility whatsoever of any catastrophic consequences of anthropogenic global warming; therefore to use the word «catastrophic» is irresponsible alarmism;, and therefore the deniers are actually quite right to accuse anyone who suggests that such outcomes are possible of being an irresponsible alarmist.

But if one begins by accepting «the common good» as an axiom and regarding individual good as its possible but not necessary consequence (not necessary in any particular case), one ends up with such a gruesome absurdity as Soviet Russia, a country professedly dedicated to «the common good,» where, with the exception of a minuscule clique of rulers, the entire population has existed in subhuman misery for over two generations.

Though the models they used were imperfect, and incapable of factoring in all potential influences, «the current models do suggest some grave consequences, and mankind would do well to proceed with caution where possible manipulation of the world's climate is at stake.»

* There is too much conflicting evidence about climate change to know whether it is actually happening * Current climate change is part of a pattern that has been going on for millions of years * Climate change is just a natural fluctuation in Earth's temperatures * Even if we do experience some consequences from climate change, we will be able to cope with them * The effects of climate change are likely to be catastrophic * The evidence for climate change is unreliable * There are a lot of very different theories about climate change and little agreement about which is right * Scientists have in the past changed their results to make climate change appear worse than it is * Scientists have hidden research that shows climate change is not serious * Climate change is a scam * Social / behavioural scepticism measures * Climate change is so complicated, that there is very little politicians can do about it * There is no point in me doing anything about climate change because no - one else is * The actions of a single person doesn't make any difference in tackling climate change * People are too selfish to do anything about climate change * Not much will be done about climate change, because it is not in human nature to respond to problems that won't happen for many years * It is already too late to do anything about climate change * The media is often too alarmist about climate change * Environmentalists do their best to emphasise the worst possible effects of climate change * Climate change has now become a bit of an outdated issue * Whether it is important or not, on a day - to - day basis I am bored of hearing about climate change

Furthermore, possible connections between the new transport time series of the North Brazil Undercurrent (NBUC) and the transport variability of the Equatorial Undercurrent (EUC) as well as the resulting consequences for the climate relevant surface temperatures of the equatorial East Atlantic will be analyzed.

The Working Group II assessment provides information to decision makers about the full range of possible consequences and associated probabilities, as well as the implications of potential responses.

As well as testing an hypothesis by comparing observations to the observable consequences of the hypothesis, it's also possible to «criticise» the hypothesis by questioning its internal logic, its consistency with other better understood theories or its underlying assumptions.

The only sensible thing from a scientist's perspective is to describe the consequences for each as best as possible: If you turn right, you'll drive by the lake, if you turn left, you'll drive into the water.

With these trends in ice cover and sea level only expected to continue and likely worsen if atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, they could alter the stresses and forces fighting for balance in the ground under our feet — changes that are well - documented in studies of past climate change, but which are just beginning to be studied as possible consequences of the current state of global warming.