Which of These Might Be a Reason to Turn the Trolley

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these might be a reason to turn the trolley?

• A) The trolley driver has a special duty to keep workers safe.
• B) Making an active choice to kill is morally worse than passively allowing deaths.
• C) Each person's life is equally sacred and valuable.
• D) Saving five lives is the better choice, even at the cost of one person's death.

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Definitions:

Reason And Emotion

The interplay between logical thinking and feeling in influencing human behavior and decision-making.

Emotion

A state of consciousness in which one experiences feelings, such as joy, sorrow, and fear.

Reason Better

The process of improving one's ability to think logically, make sound judgments, and solve problems effectively.

Perspective Of Others

The ability to understand and consider the viewpoints, feelings, or situations of other people.