Which of the Following, According to McMahon, Best Explains the Permissibility

question 877

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, according to McMahon, best explains the permissibility of torturing a terrorist in a ticking bomb scenario?

• A) Torturing the terrorist would be the lesser of two potential evils.
• B) All terrorists, by their actions, are inherently deserving of torture.
• C) Torturing the terrorist would be sanctioned by domestic and international law.
• D) The terrorist has made himself liable to be tortured by his actions.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The aptitude to perceive, regulate, and communicate ones emotions, and to engage in interpersonal dealings in a sensible and empathetic way.

Set Of Abilities

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Cognitive Dissonance

describes the psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, leading to a motivation to reduce the dissonance by changing beliefs or behaviors.

Emotional Intelligence

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