Global Health Ethics (understudying right and wrong)

This video explores ethical principles in global health, focusing on utilitarianism, deontological ethics, and moral absolutism. It introduces the trolley problem to illustrate ethical dilemmas and highlights the complexity of ethical decision-making. The video emphasizes understanding all sides of an ethical debate and avoiding dogmatic positions.

What is the main focus of utilitarianism in ethical decision-making?

• Considering the intentions behind actions

• Maximizing happiness or reducing suffering

• Following moral absolutism

• Adherence to rules and duties

According to deontological ethics, what determines the morality of an action?

• The overall happiness produced

• The motives of the person performing the action

• The number of people affected

• The consequences of the action

In the trolley problem, what is the typical utilitarian response to the scenario with the lever?

• Do nothing and let the trolley continue

• Pull the lever to divert the trolley, sacrificing one to save five

• Push a person onto the track to stop the trolley

• Call for help and wait for assistance

Why do most people find it wrong to push the tramp off the bridge in the second trolley scenario?

• Because it is a more complex decision

• Because it is consistent with utilitarian ethics

• Because it saves fewer people

• Because it involves direct physical harm

What does the trolley problem illustrate about our ethical decision-making?

• It is unaffected by personal beliefs

• It is based solely on utilitarian principles

• It is always consistent regardless of context

• It is influenced by the context of the situation

What is the lesson about ethical thinking discussed in the final section?

• Rely on emotional responses to make decisions

• Avoid being overly concrete and understand all sides

• Always adhere strictly to one ethical framework

• Focus only on the consequences of actions

What should be the starting point in any ethical debate according to the video?

• A focus on utilitarian outcomes

• A strong emotional stance

• A detailed understanding of the issue

• A reliance on moral absolutism