You’ve seen the memes, but where does the «trolley problem» come from? The trolley problem is a famous thought experiment in virtue ethics first conceptualized by philosophers Philippa Foot and Judith Jarvis Thomson between 1967 and 1976. There are many variations of the trolley problem, though most share a common dilemma: do you kill one …
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All the Best ‘Trolley Problem’ Memes Full of Philosophical Humor
You’ve seen the memes, but where does the «trolley problem» come from? The trolley problem is a famous thought experiment in virtue ethics first conceptualized by philosophers Philippa Foot and Judith Jarvis Thomson between 1967 and 1976. There are many variations of the trolley problem, though most share a common dilemma: do you kill one …
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The Best ‘Trolley Problem’ Memes Full of Philosophical Humor
You’ve seen the memes, but where does the «trolley problem» come from? The trolley problem is a famous thought experiment in virtue ethics first conceptualized by philosophers Philippa Foot and Judith Jarvis Thomson between 1967 and 1976. There are many variations of the trolley problem, though most share a common dilemma: do you kill one …
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‘Two Guys on a Bus’ Memes Are Becoming Highly Advanced
When illustrator Genildo Ronchi made an allegorical picture of two guys on a bus experiencing different things, he probably had no idea it would become such a viral meme sensation. You’ve likely seen said image at some point recently. Maybe you’ve even remixed a version of your own. What started out as a simple exploitable …
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Absurd Mashup of Infamous Philosophical Problems Sparks Amusing Thread
If you’re unfamiliar with the Trolley Problem, it’s a thought experiment that deals with the ethical dilemma of whether to sacrifice one person to save many. According to Wikipedia, the original dilemma goes something like this: ‘there is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead, on the tracks, there are five people tied …
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