Which of the Following Best Captures Sinnott-Armstrong's Main Argument for the Main

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Sinnott-Armstrong's main argument for the main conclusion of "It's Not My Fault"?

• A) Individuals are not obligated to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions because although individuals are causally responsible for climate change, they are not morally responsible for it.
• B) Individuals are not obligated to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions because there is no plausible moral principle that shows that they have such an obligation.
• C) Individuals are obligated to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, although climate change isn't their fault, because governments have an obligation to limit their citizens' emissions.
• D) Individuals are obligated to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, although climate change isn't their fault, because continuing to emit greenhouse gases expresses one or more vices.

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