The following text is from an ethics article.
Moral luck describes how ethical judgments are influenced by factors beyond an agent's control. Two drivers with identical reckless behavior may face vastly different moral censure if one kills a pedestrian by chance while the other narrowly avoids collision. This seems unfair, yet blame practices regularly track outcomes rather than solely intentions. The phenomenon reveals a tension between two competing intuitions about the basis of moral assessment.
Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?
It provides legal definitions relevant to driving accidents.
It identifies the philosophical puzzle that the phenomenon illustrates.
It resolves the tension between intention and outcome.
It introduces a new topic about traffic safety.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The last sentence identifies the deeper puzzle: tension between intuitions about intention and outcome as bases for moral judgment.
- Evidence: The sentence states: "The phenomenon reveals a tension between two competing intuitions about the basis of moral assessment."
- Reasoning: It identifies the underlying philosophical conflict (Control vs. Outcome) that the example illustrates.
- Conclusion: The function is to identify the philosophical puzzle.
💡 Strategy: Look for "reveals a tension between..."
Choice A is incorrect because legal definitions aren't given. Choice C is incorrect because tension remains unresolved. Choice D is incorrect because safety isn't the focus.