H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr. argues that
A) Life is always a precious gift.
B) Life can sometimes be seen as an injury.
C) The value of a life can never be determined.
D) Children's lives are more valuable than those of adults.

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Tristram Engelhardt argues that life can sometimes be seen as an injury due to the various ways in which we may experience suffering and pain. This contrasts with the view that life is always a precious gift, and suggests that the value of a life can be evaluated based on the quality of the experiences it contains. However, he does not argue that children's lives are more valuable than those of adults.

H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr. Argues That