The "Bystander's Three Options" Case Is Intended to Make a Point

question 5

Multiple Choice

The "Bystander's Three Options" case is intended to make a point about the original trolley problem. What is it supposed to show?

• A) It is not morally acceptable to kill one person to save five unless one is prepared to sacrifice oneself first.
• B) It is better to sacrifice oneself than to sacrifice another person.
• C) Good intentions don't always mean that your actions are good.
• D) Turning the trolley to save the five people is morally permissible.