What purpose does the story of Jim and the peasant play in Broome's argument?
A) Broome uses the story to show that it is possible for an action to harm someone unjustly even when refraining from the action would not prevent that person from being harmed.
B) Broome uses the story to argue that emitting greenhouse gases is morally permissible because it only harms people indirectly.
C) Broome uses the story as an analogy for someone who emits greenhouse gases to have luxuries rather than to satisfy basic needs.
D) Broome uses the story to respond to the objection that it is uncertain whether your greenhouse gas emissions will harm anyone.

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The story of Jim and the peasant is used by Broome to illustrate that an action can be unjustly harmful even if not performing the action would not prevent harm, supporting his argument about the moral implications of actions like emitting greenhouse gases.

What Purpose Does the Story of Jim and the Peasant