Question

What part of the the passage best states Hardin’s central argument

Answer 1

Answer:

"Metaphorically each rich nation can be seen as a lifeboat full of comparatively rich people."

this best states hardin's central argument in my opinion because the statement is subtle but it's spot on to the point he's trying to get across.

100%√

Answer 2

Answer:

Option D.

Explanation:

The central argument of the author is that some rich nations do not have space or resources to receive new people from poor nations. This is explicitly shown in the passage of the D option, where he states that "... in some ways we have already exceeded the carrying capacity of our land."