Why Does the Jones₄/Black Case Work Against the Principle of Alternate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why does the Jones₄/Black case work against the principle of alternate possibilities?

• A) Because while Jones₄ can't do otherwise, this fact plays no role in explaining his behavior
• B) Because Black isn't coercing Jones₄
• C) Because Jones₄ is a competent agent, and so meets the standards for moral responsibility
• D) Because Jones₄ is actually able to do otherwise

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