Exploring the Origins of the Trolley Problem

This chapter traces the philosophical dilemma of the trolley problem back to female philosophers like Phillipa Futt and Judith Jarvis Thompson. It discusses the evolution of the problem through various iterations like the bystander case, highlighting moral quandaries involving sacrificing one to save many. The conversation delves into ethical dilemmas, thought experiments, and real-life incidents surrounding scenarios of potential sacrifices for the greater good.