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Alena Buyx, warum ist Leben nicht das höchste Gut?
Alles gesagt?
Ethical Dilemma in National Security
In a hypothetical situation where a plane is hijacked by terrorists and headed towards a town with 50,000 residents, carrying a massive bomb, the ethical question arises: Can the Chancellor order its destruction to prevent casualties? This scenario highlights the importance of prompt decision-making in such emergencies, as waiting for a lengthy chain of command may result in devastating consequences. However, in Germany, the idea of sacrificing lives to save others is considered unconstitutional due to the Kantian-influenced principle that the state should never kill individuals solely to rescue others, reflecting the ethical complexities in national security strategies.
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