How does Nagel describe the difference between disliking something and resenting

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How does Nagel describe the difference between disliking something and resenting it? B) When you resent something it's a matter of taste, but disliking something is what anybody would agree on. C) When you resent something you hold another person responsible, but disliking something does not require someone who caused that D) When you dislike something you can carry on with your life, but when you resent something you can't stop thinking about it. A) When you dislike something it only bothers you a little, while resenting something bothers you a lot.

Explanation / Answer

B) When you resent something, you hold someone responsible

This has been explained by the resentment argument of nagel who says "resentment provides intuitive support for rational altruism. "

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