Philosophyspeaking topic
The footbridge variation: pushing a large man off a bridge to stop the trolley saves the same five lives, so why does it feel morally different from pulling the lever? If the outcome is identical, what do intention and physical contact change?
— Judith Jarvis Thomson, trolley problem variations
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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