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Complete 6 pages APA formatted article: Trolley Problem and moral theory which best resolves it.
Complete 6 pages APA formatted article: Trolley Problem and moral theory which best resolves it. Trolley Problem and Moral Theory
which Best Resolves it
In this essay, I will examine which moral theory best resolves the original Trolley Problem, as well as the version of the Fat Man. I will firstly consider the extent to which moral theories, such as utilitarianism, the Doctrine of Double Effect, deontology and altruism can resolve both situations. In doing this I will conclude that the Doctrine of Double Effect is the most effective but perhaps a combination of utilitarianism and deontology may also be considered.
The original Trolley Problem considers the following issue:
…you are the driver of a trolley. The trolley rounds a bend, and there comes into view ahead five track workmen… so you must stop the trolley if you are to avoid running the five men down. You step on the brakes, but alas they don’t work.
