Which of the following best captures Sinnott-Armstrong's argument that the "contractualist principle" does not show that individuals are obligated to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Climate change is a global problem that spans multiple societies, and social contracts only apply to members of the same society.
B) The claim that people cannot reasonably reject a rule against unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions depends too much on moral intuitions.
C) The contractualist principle is implausible because it cannot account for the wrongness of actions like adultery.
D) People who do not have children could reasonably reject the principle that they ought to protect future generations.

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Sinnott-Armstrong argues that the contractualist principle relies heavily on moral intuitions, which can vary greatly among individuals, making it difficult to establish a universal obligation to reduce emissions.

Which of the Following Best Captures Sinnott-Armstrong's Argument That the "Contractualist