the royal house of Orange

The distinction between intending and forseeing is one of great interest because I do think that there is a certain weight to intentions. However it has also been said that: "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions." While this is certainly indicative of the fact that intentions are not the only relevant moral factor I do not think that intentions should be discounted either. It is certainly not enough to say "oops I didn't mean to kill x" I'm not sure that this is relevant in situations like that. So when are intentions relevant? Intentions are relevant in situations where one wills and not one one does not will or wish for something to happen. In addition they are relevant in situations when one wills and that will is being fulfilled in such a way that involves the fulfilment or neglect of a duty. It seems right to distinguish this from usages where intent refers to one's remorse at not being able to so something. why are these substantially different? Partly I think because intent implies will which seems to imply premeditation or a conscious effort. This seems different from forsight insofar as one does not will the side effect but is aware of it. I'm still not quite sure why this could be important. Maybe the distinction is irrelevant and that for all things there is an absolute. I don't know.