Asked by Hanoi Sanchez on May 26, 2024

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Brecher (2007) critiques the ______ as a "fantasy derived from philosophers' thought-experiments which are usually designed to test the limits of moral theory."

A) slippery slope
B) terrorism scenario
C) ticking bomb scenario
D) slippery slope scenario

Ticking Bomb Scenario

A hypothetical situation used in discussions on the ethics of torture and coercive interrogation, involving an imminent threat like a bomb set to go off.

Philosophers' Thought-Experiments

Hypothetical situations created by philosophers to explore ethical, logical, or theoretical problems.

Moral Theory

A framework for understanding, explaining, and evaluating right and wrong behavior.

  • Delve into the ethical issues inherent in counterterrorism operations, especially the balancing act between safeguarding security and upholding human rights.
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Brittany tomlinJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Brecher critiques the ticking bomb scenario as a "fantasy derived from philosophers' thought-experiments which are usually designed to test the limits of moral theory." The other options (A, B, and D) are not specifically mentioned in the given statement.