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Ethical decisions must acknowledge the uncertainty of existence from "summary" of The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir,Bernard Frechtman

In facing the uncertainty of existence, ethical decisions become a complex and challenging endeavor. The very nature of existence is ambiguous and fraught with contradictions and uncertainties. It is impossible to know with absolute certainty what the outcomes of our actions will be, or what the consequences of our choices might entail. In this context, ethical decisions must be made with a profound awareness of the inherent ambiguity of the human condition. Acknowledging the uncertainty of existence means accepting that our actions are not guaranteed to have the desired outcomes. We must be prepared to confront the possibility of failure, of unintended consequences, and of unforeseen circumstances that may arise. This requires a willingness to embrace risk and to take responsibility for the consequences of our decisions, even when the outcome is uncertain. Furthermore, acknowledging the uncertainty of existence also means recognizing the limitations of our knowledge and understanding. We must be humble in the face of the vast complexity of the world and the m...
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    The Ethics of Ambiguity

    Simone de Beauvoir

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