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These latter contractarian theories are not justifications of the status quo, of course, but rather explanations and condemnations, and therefore do not face Hume's objection.
While every instance of mass atrocities has peculiar dynamics that explain inaction, these are not justifications.
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Let me be clear: to explain is not to excuse; explication is not justification.
"Disappointment in a result is not justification for taking shots like that," he said.
For once, Othello's credulity is convincing and Iago's hatred has not justification but cause.
"Changes in market capitalisation alone are not justification for salary increases as responsibilities may not have increased.
The prosecutor, Howard Jackson, an assistant district attorney, argued that being picked on or bullied was not justification for murder.
The fact that we have a legislative disagreement with Walker is not justification for this recall.'" If the polls are correct, Mr. Walker will win tonight.
… The issue here is not justification (very few people would view attacks on soldiers in a shopping mall parking lot to be justified).
She thinks that for knowledge (not justification) our concepts must be grounded.
Explaining reasons is not justification.
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