Why Does Collins Discuss the Example of the Boy Who

question 490

Multiple Choice

Why does Collins discuss the example of the boy who carries a rock around with him?

• A) She is arguing against the idea that people can care for things that don't have any needs or interests.
• B) She is arguing that it requires a certain amount of maturity and understanding to be able to recognize others' needs and interests.
• C) She is trying to show that someone counts as caring for something as long as they are trying to do what they believe is in the thing's interests.
• D) She is responding to the objection that it is possible to care for things other than persons.

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