According to Thomson's Second Principle, If You Can Save Five

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to Thomson's Second Principle, if you can save five people's lives by sacrificing your own life, then

• A) You are morally required to kill yourself.
• B) You are NOT morally required to kill yourself.
• C) You may kill someone else in your place.
• D) Someone else may kill you.

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Definitions:

Fibrocartilage

A type of tough, dense cartilage that contains fibrous bundles of collagen, such as that found in intervertebral discs and the menisci of the knee.

Respiratory Zone

The region of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs, including the alveolar ducts and alveoli.

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, functioning to prevent food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Aggregate Plan

A strategic level plan for production, inventory, and workforce levels, aiming to balance demand and supply in the medium term.