The Trolley Problem

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The Trolley Problem

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Updated: 2025.09.03

3 min read · Intermediate

The Trolley Problem

“트롤리 딜레마”

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Videos

The Trolley Problem Would you sacrifice one person to save five? - Eleanor Nelsen

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

In your own words, what is the main idea of the classic trolley problem?

여러분의 언어로 클래식 버전의 딜레마의 핵심 내용을 설명해 보세요.

Which choice would you make in the classic version: pull the lever or do nothing? Why?

트롤리 딜레마의 클래식 버전에서라면, 레버를 당기시겠어요 아니면 아무것도 하지 않으시겠어요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How does the large man variation change people’s feelings about the situation?

덩치 큰 남자 버전의 실험과 같이, 변형된 상황은 사람들의 감정을 어떻게 바꿔 놓나요?

Do you think there is a difference between causing harm and allowing harm?

해를 가하는 것과 해를 막지 않고 그냥 두는 것은 차이가 있다고 생각하시나요?

Why do you think many people hesitate to push the large man, even if it saves more lives?

더 많은 사람을 구할 수 있더라도 많은 사람이 덩치 큰 남자를 미는 것을 주저하는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Do you think emotions should play a role in moral decision-making, or should we rely only on logic?

도덕적 결정을 내릴 때 감정이 개입해야 한다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 오직 논리에만 의존해야 한다고 생각하시나요?

Can you think of a real-life situation where you had to choose between two difficult options?

두 가지 어려운 선택지 중 하나를 골라야 했던 실제 경험이 있으신가요?

Q10

Do you believe the “right” decision is always the one that saves the most lives? Why or why not?

‘옳은’ 결정은 언제나 더 많은 생명을 구하는 선택이라고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q11

Would you be interested in taking an ethics or moral psychology course? What would you hope to learn?

윤리학이나 도덕 심리학 강의를 수강해 보고 싶으신가요? 그렇다면 어떤 내용을 배우고 싶으신가요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

barreling

moving quickly and often uncontrollably in a particular direction

Example

The truck came barreling down the highway.

Example

He was barreling through the crowd to catch the train.

sole

only; single; the bottom part of a foot or shoe

Example

She was the sole survivor of the accident.

Example

The sole of my shoe is worn out.

hypothetical

based on a possible idea or situation rather than actual facts

Example

This is just a hypothetical example, not a real case.

Example

They discussed hypothetical situations during the training.

consequent

happening as a result of something else

Example

The heavy rains and the consequent flooding damaged many homes.

Example

A consequent rise in prices affected the entire market.

deficiencies

lacks or shortages of something needed

Example

Vitamin deficiencies can lead to serious health problems.

Example

The report pointed out deficiencies in the current system.

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