Introduction The principle of the lesser evil (PLE), typically rendered in proverbial form asthe lesser of two evils is to be chosen, has a long history in Western moral, political, and legal philosophy. Among ancient Greek philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus appealed to it, and Cice...
(philosophy) Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit. Lesser Of less size or importance; The lesser anteater The lesser of two evils Least Superlative of little; smallest Least weasel Least common multiple Lesser Smaller in size or amount or value; The lesser powers of Eur...
H Steiner - 《Journal of Applied Philosophy》 被引量: 10发表: 1995年 The lesser of two evils: Double tax treaty override or treaty abuse? On a co-ordinated basis the OECD and G20 are focusing on a far-reaching action plan to combat base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). Their plans...
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/praise-lesser-evils-realism-foreign-policy-emma-ashfordIt’s not a great time to be a realist. Although many prominent realist theorists of international relations correctly predicted the war in Ukraine, their focus on great-power politics over the rights of ...