
Understanding the Trolley Problem

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Philosophy
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the trolley problem scenario presented, what is the main ethical dilemma faced by the character Foresight?
Deciding whether to stop the trolley or let it continue
Choosing between two different paths for the trolley
Deciding whether to save a superhero or a villain
Choosing between saving five workers or one worker
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ethical theory suggests that the morality of an action is determined by its consequences?
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Moral Relativism
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is credited with refining the trolley problem and giving it its name?
John Stuart Mill
Philippa Foote
Judith Thompson
Immanuel Kant
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of self-driving cars, what ethical question is similar to the trolley problem?
How to reduce manufacturing costs
How to increase passenger comfort
How to minimize damage in a crash
How to improve fuel efficiency
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the trolley problem emphasize about decision-making in war rooms?
The impact of personal biases and philosophical beliefs
The role of technology in warfare
The need for international cooperation
The importance of military strategy
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