What philosopher argues that killing an adult human being is wrong because it deprives one of a fundamental good:one

's own future life with all its experiences, activities, projects, and enjoyments?



a. Jane English
b. Richard Hare
c. Immanual Kant
d. Don Marquis


ANSWER: d

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