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Philosophy

Deontological vs. Consequentialist Ethics Debate

Quick fact

The famous 'trolley problem' was designed to highlight the clash between deontological and consequentialist intuitions: most people say it's wrong to push a stranger off a bridge (deontological), but acceptable to flip a switch (consequentialist).

Why this is interesting

Imagine you must decide whether to lie to save a life. Do you keep the rule 'never lie' or break it to prevent a terrible outcome? This is the core tension between two major ethical frameworks.