Ethics 8th Edition by Barbara MacKinnon,Andrew Fiala

Exercise 6

As they occur in the following statements, label the reasons for the conclusion as appeals to the motive (M), the act (A), or the consequences (C).
a. Although you intended well, what you did was bad because it caused more harm than good.
b. We ought always to tell the truth to others because they have a right to know the truth.
c. Although it did turn out badly, you did not want that, and thus you should not be judged harshly for what you caused.