Which of the Following Best Captures Sinnott-Armstrong's Main Conclusion in "It's

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Sinnott-Armstrong's main conclusion in "It's Not My Fault"?

• A) Although individuals are not responsible for causing climate change, they still have an obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• B) Individuals have an obligation to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions because nobody could reasonably reject a rule that requires those reductions.
• C) Although governments have a moral obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, individuals are under no moral obligation to do so.
• D) Individuals have an obligation to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions because the principle that we can emit as much as we want is not universalizable.

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Definitions:

Henry of Navarre

King Henry IV of France, known for his role in ending the French Wars of Religion through the Edict of Nantes.

Henry III

King of England from 1216 until his death in 1272, known for his long reign, conflicts with nobility, and role in the development of parliament.

Huguenot Bourbon

Refers to members of the Bourbon dynasty who were Huguenots, French Protestants, in a predominantly Catholic France, highlighting the religious complexities within the royal family.

Edict of Nantes

A 1598 decree issued by Henry IV of France, granting substantial religious and civil rights to the Huguenots (French Protestants).