In the extreme case of Harry who receives a heart transplant from the recently deceased Dick, Boxill argues that Harry
A) Is morally culpable for Dick's death.
B) Must make reparation to Dick's family.
C) Should have refused the transplant.
D) All of the above.

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Boxill's argument is based on the idea that if Harry benefits from an injustice (in this case, Dick's death), he owes reparation to those harmed by that injustice, which would be Dick's family. This does not necessarily mean Harry is culpable for Dick's death or that he should have refused the transplant, but rather that he has a moral obligation to make amends for the benefits he received as a result of the injustice.

In the Extreme Case of Harry Who Receives a Heart