If moral theories measure outcomes or consequences, then they do not concern duty. If trolley cases are compelling, then moral theories measure consequences. Moral theories concern duty. So, trolley cases are not compelling.
-Which of the following is the best translation into PL of this argument?
A) O ⊃ ∼D T ⊃ C
D / ∼T
B) O ⊃ ∼D C ⊃ T
D / ∼T
C) (O • C) ⊃ ∼D T ⊃ C
D / ∼T
D) (O $ \lor $ C) ⊃ ∼D T ⊃ C
D / ∼T
E) (O $ \lor $ C) ⊃ ∼D T ⊃ O
D / ∼T

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O represents "moral theories measure outcomes or consequences"
D represents "moral theories concern duty"
T represents "trolley cases are compelling"
C represents "moral theories measure consequences"

The argument can be symbolized as: 
(O v C) -> ~D, T -> C, D / ~T

In this way, we can see that choice D is the best representation of the argument as it correctly symbolizes the premises and conclusion of the argument.

If Moral Theories Measure Outcomes or Consequences, Then They Do ∨ \lor ∨

If Moral Theories Measure Outcomes or Consequences, Then They Do $\lor$