What, According to McMahan, Is the Inherent Problem with "Lesser

question 63

Multiple Choice

What, according to McMahan, is the inherent problem with "lesser evil" justifications of actions such as torture?

• A) There exist no means to objectively determine which is the lesser of two evils.
• B) Such justifications can be used to sanction almost any action whatsoever.
• C) Such justifications ultimately rely on an implausible form of moral absolutism.
• D) They inherently violate absolute and exceptionless principles of justice.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-Annually

Describes the method of determining interest by applying it to both the original amount of money invested or loaned and any interest that has already been added to that amount, occurring two times annually.

Compounded Quarterly

Interest on an investment or loan is calculated four times a year, with each calculation including the interest from previous periods.

Equal Payments

Consistent payment amounts made regularly over a period, typical in loans and annuities.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated on the principal sum only, not compounding on earned interest, typically over a period of time.