Would You Kill The Fat Man?: The Trolley Problem And What Your Answer Tells Us About Right And Wrong

From the bestselling coauthor of Wittgenstein's Poker, a fascinating tour through the history of moral philosophy. A runaway train is racing toward five men tied to the tracks. Unless stopped, it will kill all five. Standing on a footbridge, you see a fat man next to you. Pushing him off the bridge would kill him but stop the train, saving five lives. Would you kill the fat man? This dilemma, a variation of the trolley problem, has baffled philosophers for decades. David Edmonds explores why and how this ethical dilemma challenges our notions of right and wrong, providing an insightful view into moral philosophy.