5 Questions
What is the reason given for thinking again before destroying the smallpox viruses?
They may be valuable to us in the future.
Which of the following is the main conclusion of the argument?
We should think again before destroying the remaining smallpox viruses.
What is the reason given for not being able to justify destroying something that could be valuable to us one day?
We cannot know the future.
What is the reason given for not having the right to kill as many creatures as we like?
We thought we had the right in the past.
What is the reason given for not being harmed by captive viruses?
Captive viruses cannot harm us.
Study Notes
Reasons for Preserving Smallpox Viruses
- The main reason for thinking again before destroying smallpox viruses is that they could be valuable to us one day.
Moral Obligations
- We do not have the right to kill as many creatures as we like, implying a moral obligation to preserve life.
- There is no justification for destroying something that could be valuable in the future.
Risk and Harm
- Captive viruses do not pose a risk of harm.
Note: The text does not provide explicit answers to the questions, so the study notes are based on the implied reasoning and context.
Test your knowledge on general knowledge and logical reasoning with this quiz designed for the admission test for the degree course in Medicine and Surgery. Explore questions on various topics, including the eradication of the smallpox virus and the deliberate destruction of remaining viruses. Get ready to challenge yourself and enhance your understanding in preparation for the academic year 2014/2015.
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