Turning the Trolley and Utilitarianism
A complete answer will address all of the following:
1. What was the argument presented in class in defense of the claim that the right thing to do in the
case of the trolley is to turn the trolley? Present and explain the reconstruction of the argument that I presented in class and in the lecture notes. If there is no reconstruction of the argument in standard form, numbered premises and conclusion, the argument has not been presented).
2. What is utility and what is the Utilitarian calculus?
3. What is the fundamental principle of morality according to Mill?
4. How does Mill™s fundamental principle of morality work in showing that action are morally right?
5. How does Mill™s Utilitarianism provide support for the argument in favor of turning the trolley?
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