Which of the Following Would Constitute an Objection to McMahan's

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would constitute an objection to McMahan's argument about the permissibility of torture?

• A) Torture is inherently impermissible because torture is always a violation of the victim's human dignity.
• B) Torture is conceivably permissible in ticking bomb scenarios because the urgency of the situation might demand it.
• C) Torture is sometimes permissible in principle because it will be the comparative lesser of two evils.
• D) Torture should not be legally sanctioned because it degrades the humanity of the torturer.

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