According to Rachels, if killing someone is in the best interests of everyone but that person does not want to die, then

a. killing the person is morally required.
b. killing the person is morally permissible, but not required.
c. killing the person is morally impermissible.
d. none of the above.


c. killing the person is morally impermissible.

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