Why Does Norcross Discuss Steinbock's Argument About Speciesism in His

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Multiple Choice

Why does Norcross discuss Steinbock's argument about speciesism in his paper?

• A) Norcross uses Steinbock's claim about nonhuman animals as a premise to support the claim that nonhuman animals feel pain.
• B) Norcross uses Steinbock as an example of philosophers who attempt to prioritize human interests over nonhuman animals' interests by appeal to their lack of rationality.
• C) Norcross interprets Steinbock as justifying Fred's torture of puppies by appealing to their inability to feel pain.
• D) Norcross argues that Steinbock is merely rephrasing the Texan's Challenge.

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