Why Does Strawser Discuss the Hypothetical Case of Captain Zelda

question 196

Multiple Choice

Why does Strawser discuss the hypothetical case of Captain Zelda ordering her subordinates to remove their bulletproof vests before attacking enemy soldiers?

• A) To explain which risks count as necessary and which count as unnecessary.
• B) To show that the Principle of Unnecessary Risk gets the right answer in that case.
• C) To illustrate the difference between risks that a commander may permissibly take and risks that they may permissibly order their subordinates to take.
• D) To provide a counterexample to the Principle of Unnecessary Risk.

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Definitions:

Sense of Reason

The ability to think, understand, and form judgments logically.

Persuasive

Designed or intended to convince or influence someone's opinion or behavior through argument, reasoning, or appeal.

Abstract Ideas

are concepts that exist purely in thought, without a physical or concrete existence, emphasizing general qualities over specifics.

Concrete Ideas

Specific, tangible concepts or plans that are clear and straightforward, lacking in abstraction.