PSYCH238 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Trolley Problem, Categorical Imperative, Deontological Ethics
3 Apr 2019
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People change their mind in the trolley problem when they have a personal interest. E. g. trolley problem - that one person is there best friend. Ethical dilemma: situation where two values are pushing against each other. Pinto case there was an ethical dilemma for the recall coordinator. Apply the standards that were in affect at the time - which he followed. Deontological approach: we all uphold ethical principles, rules and values we don"t want to violate. focus more on the action itself than what is best for society. What is right is based on universal principles and moral rules. Trolley problem there is no clear answer to this problem using the deontological approach. Values in conflict: save lives vs. harm others. Golden rule: depends on who you"re doing unto. Categorical imperative: do you want to live in a world where you could be sacrificed for others.
