Moral Trolley Problem

The Moral Trolley Problem is a thought experiment that explores ethical decision-making. It asks if you would pull a lever to divert a runaway trolley onto a track where it kills one person instead of five. The dilemma highlights moral questions about whether it's acceptable to actively cause harm to save more lives, or if one should refrain from intervening. This scenario examines the conflict between consequentialist ethics (maximizing overall good) and deontological ethics (adhering to moral rules), prompting individuals to consider their responsibilities and the ethics of action versus inaction.