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Philippa Foot

In Our Time

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The Significance of the Trolley Problem

The trolley problem is a thought experiment that helps uncover our ethical beliefs in challenging situations. It presents a scenario where a trolley is headed towards five people, and the only way to save them is to switch the trolley onto a track where it will kill one person instead. This dilemma highlights the moral dilemma of choosing between the lesser of two evils in situations where sacrificing one life can save others.

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