In Bystander's Three Options, Thomson Concludes That It Is Morally

question 85

Multiple Choice

In Bystander's Three Options, Thomson concludes that it is morally permissible for the bystander to choose

• A) To turn the trolley and kill one worker.
• B) To turn the trolley and kill himself or herself.
• C) To NOT turn the trolley and let five people die.
• D) Either b or c would be morally permissible.

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