Would You Kill the Fat Man?
Book • 2015
Would You Kill the Fat Man? explores the complexities of moral decision-making through the lens of the trolley problem and other thought experiments.
The book examines the philosophical foundations of consequentialism and deontology, challenging readers to confront difficult ethical dilemmas.
It delves into the psychological factors that influence our moral intuitions and the ways in which context and framing can shape our judgments.
The book also discusses the real-world implications of these thought experiments for issues such as self-driving cars and military ethics.
The book analyzes the moral reasoning behind different responses to the trolley problem, shedding light on the complexities of human morality.
The book examines the philosophical foundations of consequentialism and deontology, challenging readers to confront difficult ethical dilemmas.
It delves into the psychological factors that influence our moral intuitions and the ways in which context and framing can shape our judgments.
The book also discusses the real-world implications of these thought experiments for issues such as self-driving cars and military ethics.
The book analyzes the moral reasoning behind different responses to the trolley problem, shedding light on the complexities of human morality.
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