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joblessjake

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on: Jun 19, 2018

How does Luban argue that the ticking bomb justification of torture is an intellectual
  fraud?


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Use utilitarian reasoning to justify the use of torture to extract urgently needed
  information to protect the general population.


 
  What will be an ideal response?


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peilian

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Do you agree or disagree with his analysis, and why?

Answer to Question 2

Then use other reasoning to critique your
utilitarian argument.



joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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