Why Does Sinnott-Armstrong Reject the Principle That It Is Wrong

question 445

Multiple Choice

Why does Sinnott-Armstrong reject the principle that it is wrong to perform an action if it would make things worse if everyone were to perform that action?

• A) Because that principle is a misinterpretation of the universalizability criterion.
• B) Because that principle does not show that individuals should reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
• C) Because that principle prohibits some clearly permissible actions, such as refraining from having children.
• D) Because that principle requires some clearly forbidden actions, such as preventing other people from having too many children.

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