It Is a Principle of Ethics That "Ought" Implies "Can

question 48

Multiple Choice

It is a principle of ethics that "ought" implies "can." What does this mean?

• A) If you can do something, you ought to do it.
• B) There are some things you ought to do, but you can't.
• C) There are some things you can do, but you ought not.
• D) You are only morally responsible for things that you are capable of doing.
• E) You are only morally responsible for things that you ought to do.

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