"trolley problem" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: trolley problems [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American philosopher Judith Thomson. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Judith Thomson|nat=American|nocat=1|occ=philosopher|w=Judith Jarvis Thomson}} Coined by American philosopher Judith Thomson Head templates: {{en-noun}} trolley problem (plural trolley problems)
  1. A type of thought experiment in ethics and psychology, involving ethical dilemmas of whether to sacrifice one person to save a larger number. Categories (topical): Ethics Related terms: trolleyology, Heinz dilemma

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