Which of the Following Arguments Involves a Deontological Constraint

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments involves a deontological constraint?

• A) The kidnapper would suffer more from being tortured than the victim will suffer from waiting longer to be rescued. Therefore, the police shouldn't torture the kidnapper.
• B) Torturing the kidnapper could save his victim, but it violates the police officer's obligation not to break the law. Therefore, the police officer shouldn't torture the kidnapper.
• C) Stealing this loaf of bread would help feed my starving family, but if I get caught, my family would definitely starve. Therefore, I shouldn't steal this load of bread.
• D) Stealing this loaf of bread would help feed my starving family, and the baker probably won't even realize that it's missing. Therefore, I should steal this loaf of bread.

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Income Inequality

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Income Distribution

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Income Distribution

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