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“There are crimes of passion and crimes of logic. The boundary between them is not clearly defined.”

Albert Camus

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Sometimes, people do bad things because they are overwhelmed by their emotions, like anger or jealousy. This is what we call a "crime of passion." On the other hand, some people plan and think through their actions carefully before doing something wrong, which is called a "crime of logic." The difference between these two types of crimes is not always easy to see. For example, if someone hurts another person in a fit of rage, it might look like they acted on impulse, but they might have thought about it beforehand. Therefore, recognizing whether the crime was driven by sudden emotions or careful thought can be quite tricky. In life, understanding the reasons behind someone's actions can help us respond more wisely and seek better solutions to prevent such actions in the future.

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Ambiguity Crime Dichotomy Ethics Human behavior Logic Morality Passion Philosophy Psychology
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