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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