According to Scheffler, the projects most likely to seem less important in the face of the imminent destruction of human life are
A) Projects for which ultimate success may be a long way off.
B) Projects that derive their value from benefiting many people over a long period of time.
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b

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Scheffler suggests that projects which aim for long-term success or those that derive their value from benefiting many people over an extended period are likely to seem less important if we know that human life will soon come to an end. This is because their ultimate goals or benefits will not be realized due to the impending destruction.

According to Scheffler, the Projects Most Likely to Seem Less