is torture ever justified?
what does the use of the word 'ever' imply?
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Could it lead to the "greater good"? What does "greater good" imply? I suspect your professor is not looking for the answer, but the argument you present.
Did you try a good dictionary?
Main Entry: ev·er
Pronunciation: 'e-v&r
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English [AE]fre
Date: before 12th century
1 : ALWAYS <ever striving to improve> <the ever-increasing population>
2 a : at any time <more than ever before> b : in any way <how can I ever thank you>
3 : — used as an intensive <looks ever so angry> <am I ever happy to see you>
Sra
Main Entry: ev·er
Pronunciation: 'e-v&r
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English [AE]fre
Date: before 12th century
1 : ALWAYS <ever striving to improve> <the ever-increasing population>
2 a : at any time <more than ever before> b : in any way <how can I ever thank you>
3 : — used as an intensive <looks ever so angry> <am I ever happy to see you>
Sra
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