If It Is True That We Can Knowingly Do Something

question 12

Multiple Choice

If it is true that we can knowingly do something that might harm future generations but are helpless to altering the course of that impact, then:

• A) this cancels out every obligation we might have toward them.
• B) we are justified in continuing that action as if we didn't know the consequence.
• C) we may be obligated to compensate or help them deal with some of the problems and harms we are passing on to them.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Share

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Elicits

Refers to the process of drawing out responses, information, or reactions from someone or something.

Behavior

The range of actions exhibited by an individual.

Potential Behaviors

Actions or reactions that an individual is capable of performing, which may be observed under certain conditions.