Which of the Following Best Captures the Central Question(s) Addressed

question 229

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures the central question(s) addressed by McMahan in "Torture in Principle in Practice"?

• A) Is torture always wrong and should it ever be legally sanctioned?
• B) What types of torture are permissible in both principle and practice?
• C) What do ticking bomb cases demonstrate about the morality of torture?
• D) Is any type of action inherently and universally forbidden?

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Definitions:

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism in which individuals approach emotionally charged issues with detachment and rationale, focusing on intellectual components rather than confronting the emotional aspect.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

Withdrawal

The process of discontinuing a habit or addiction, often leading to uncomfortable physiological and psychological effects.