The Trolley Problem Mysteries, by F. M. Kamm

Book of the week: Jane O’Grady on a thought experiment that is an endless platform for exploring ethical principles

Published on
February 4, 2016
Last updated
February 5, 2016
Jane O’Grady
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Print headline: A test track for moral reasoning

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