Jack hears on the evening news that several scientific studies have demonstrated

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Jack hears on the evening news that several scientific studies have demonstrated that taking acetaminophen causes liver damage. Jack immediately runs to his medicine cabinet and throws away all his painkillers that contain acetaminophen, and he recommends to his friends and family that they do the same. Jack now believes that acetaminophen will cause liver damage in him and his loved ones. Discuss whether Jack's reaction is justified (is Jack correctly interpreting the claim that "acetaminophen causes liver damage?"). You should discuss the nature of general causal claims.

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Answer- I don't think that Jack's reaction is justified because he just listens the news and throws all the medicines containing acetaminophen . He does not search that aceteminophen is a safe drug when taken under the direction of a physician. He should think wisely that each drug contains some risks but in particular conditions. Liver damage may occur due to an overdose of the aceteminophen while drinking alcohol. Jack should not call his friends and relatives without confirming the news. Firstly, he should confirm with a doctor that what amount of the dose is harmful for liver before throwing the medicines and spreading the news among his relatives.

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