Carcass wrote:
Sometimes principles are sacrificed to (i)_____, the process being (ii)_____and giving a (iii)_____such as "unfortunate necessity" or "a pragmatic decision."
I have the principle to NOT lie to my friends. However, this is not possible 100% of the time. For several reasons or practicality
So sometimes the principles are sacrificed to various situations or expediencies.
The process is recognized or individuated and we give it a misleading or misnomer word such as pragmatic decision but in the end is something that we are not willing to do but forced by the context.
I hope now is more clear
Carcass ---> shouldn't second blank be rationalized? --> Please help
Rationalize means to attempt to explain or justify (behavior or an attitude) with logical reasons. This fits perfectly.
Sometimes, people abandon/ditch their principles because of convenience and justify it as "pragmatic decision". Therefore, rationalize fits the most.