The Trolley Problem — Origins

The Trolley Problem is a thought experiment in Ethics that was first created by philosopher Philippa Foot and then later rehashed and developed by philosopher Judith Jarvis Thomson. In this piece, I will try to convey how these two philosophers presented the problem. I will develop more about the Trolley Problem in other Medium pieces, including more contemporary examples and applications.

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