The Trolley Problem / Das Trolley-Problem

The book "The Trolley Problem / Das Trolley-Problem" by Judith Jarvis Thomson is a significant philosophical essay that addresses one of the most well-known ethical dilemmas. Originally published in 1985, the Trolley Problem remains relevant today, particularly in discussions about machine ethics and moral decisions in critical situations. The reader is introduced to the complex topic of whether one should divert a trolley onto a track to save five workers while sacrificing another worker. These ethical questions are gaining importance in the modern world, for instance, in the context of autonomous vehicles or the allocation of scarce medical resources. The "Great Papers Philosophy" series offers a comprehensive analysis of the text, including a verbatim reproduction, a historical context of philosophy, and a detailed structure of arguments. The bilingual edition in German and English allows a wide audience to engage with these fundamental questions of ethics.