Principle JustifyDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: We should move these bears to a new home because it's the only way they'll survive.
Conclusion: We ought to relocate some pygmy bears to a nearby island.
Reasoning: This move is the only way to save the species from extinction because their current home is being destroyed and no other suitable habitat exists.
Analysis: This argument moves from a set of facts about survival to a moral or policy recommendation. To justify this leap, we need a principle that connects the 'only viable chance' to the 'should' action. Look for a rule that essentially says: if a specific action is the only way to prevent a species from going extinct, that action must be taken. The strongest answer will bridge the gap between the biological necessity and the ethical obligation.
Conclusion: We ought to relocate some pygmy bears to a nearby island.
Reasoning: This move is the only way to save the species from extinction because their current home is being destroyed and no other suitable habitat exists.
Analysis: This argument moves from a set of facts about survival to a moral or policy recommendation. To justify this leap, we need a principle that connects the 'only viable chance' to the 'should' action. Look for a rule that essentially says: if a specific action is the only way to prevent a species from going extinct, that action must be taken. The strongest answer will bridge the gap between the biological necessity and the ethical obligation.
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Unlock Full Passage12.Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify the reasoning above?
Correct Answer
C
It directly licenses taking the action most likely to prevent extinction when a species is endangered, which bridges the premises (“only viable chance”) to the conclusion (“should be moved”).
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