The Trolley Problem, or Would You Throw the Fat Guy Off the Bridge?: A Philosoph

Description: The Trolley Problem, or Would You Throw the Fat Guy Off the Bridge? by Thomas Cathcart The Trolley Problem is an ethical thought experiment dreamed up in 1967 by British philosopher Philippa Foot, and further developed by American thinker Judith Jarvis Thomson in the 70s. Since then, philosophers have devised a variety of iterations of the problem. This book explores these through the lens of a trial in the court of public opinion. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A trolley is careering out of control. Up ahead are five workers; on a spur to the right stands a lone individual. You, a bystander, happen to be standing next to a switch that could divert the trolley, which would save the five, but sacrifice the one do you pull it? Or say you re watching from an overpass. The only way to save the workers is to drop a heavy object in the trolley s path. And you re standing next to a really fat man .This ethical conundrum based on British philosopher Philippa Foot s 1967 thought experiment has inspired decades of lively argument around the world. Now Thomas Cathcart, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar, brings his sharp intelligence, quirky humor, and gift for popularizing serious ideas to the trolley problem. Framing the issue as a possible crime that is to be tried in the Court of Public Opinion, Cathcart explores philosophy and ethics, intuition and logic. Along the way he makes connections to the Utilitarianism of Jeremy Bentham, Kant s limits of reason, St. Thomas Aquinas s fascinating Principle of Double Effect, and more.Read with an open mind, this provocative book will challenge your deepest held notions of right and wrong. Would you divert the trolley? Kill one to save five? Would you throw the fat man off the bridge? Author Biography Thomas Cathcart graduated from Harvard with a degree in philosophy, studied theology at the University of Chicago, and embarked on a checkered career (his words) from college teaching to hospice management until, at the age of 67, he started his writing life by coauthoring Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar with Daniel Klein. Mr. Cathcart and his wife live in New York City. Review "Jaunty, lucid and concise."--Sarah Bakewell, The New York Times Book Review "Thomas Cathcarts charming approach in The Trolley Problem is to dramatize the dilemma by presenting... a trial in the court of public opinion, complete with arguments from lawyers on both sides as well as a psychologist, a professor, a bishop, listeners to a radio call-in show and so forth..." --The Wall Street Journal "The extremely engaging philosopher Thomas Cathcart... explores ethical conundrums in a refreshingly innovative and humorous manner." --The New Idealist Review Quote "Jaunty, lucid and concise." --Sarah Bakewell, The New York Times Book Review "Thomas Cathcarts charming approach in The Trolley Problem is to dramatize the dilemma by presenting... a trial in the court of public opinion, complete with arguments from lawyers on both sides as well as a psychologist, a professor, a bishop, listeners to a radio call-in show and so forth..." --The Wall Street Journal "The extremely engaging philosopher Thomas Cathcart... explores ethical conundrums in a refreshingly innovative and humorous manner." --The New Idealist Details ISBN076117513X Author Thomas Cathcart Publisher Workman Publishing Language English ISBN-10 076117513X ISBN-13 9780761175131 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence Starkville, MS, US Birth 1940 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Qualifications PhD Short Title TROLLEY PROBLEM OR WOULD YOU T DEWEY 170 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-10 US Release Date 2013-09-10 UK Release Date 2013-09-10 Illustrations black and white line drawings Pages 144 Imprint Workman Adult Subtitle A Philosophical Conundrum Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-01-01 AU Release Date 2014-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168980500;

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