Suppose the value of human life is calculated using the economic contribution they make to society. This is measured as their income-earning potential. This would imply:
A) all human life is priceless
B) the life of a retired person who works for a charity is worth less than a TV-celebrity
C) racing car drivers regard their lives as more valuable than accountants
D) everyone is equally valuable

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If the value of human life is solely based on their economic contribution, then a retired person who works for a charity may have a lower value than a TV-celebrity who earns a high income. However, it is important to note that this approach to valuing human life is flawed and does not account for the intrinsic value of a human being beyond their income-earning potential. It is not correct to say that everyone is equally valuable, as this approach does not account for individual characteristics, achievements, and circumstances.

Suppose the Value of Human Life Is Calculated Using the Economic