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Which of the Following Can We Infer from Rachels's Claim

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Which of the following can we infer from Rachels's claim that outside the realm of medicine, most cases of killing are more reprehensible than most cases where one is allowed to die?


A) In most cases of killing outside of medical contexts the killer's intentions are more reprehensible than the intentions of one who simply allows another to die.
B) Unlike cases of killing outside of medical contexts, in most cases of allowing one to die outside of medical contexts, the victim's death is not an intended consequence.
C) Unlike most cases of killing within medical contexts, in most cases of letting someone die within medical contexts, the patient's death is not an intended consequence.
D) In most cases of active euthanasia, the doctor's intentions are not any more or less reprehensible than the intentions of a doctor who allows a patient to die.

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