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Is it ethical to sacrifice one person’s life to save many others?
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Is it ethical to sacrifice one person’s life to save many others?
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How to use in different contexts
Philosophical Debate
In a philosophical context, the question arises: is it ethical to sacrifice one life to save many?
Moral Dilemma
The trolley problem presents a classic moral dilemma: is it ethical to sacrifice one person to save others?
Legal Discussion
Legal systems grapple with the question of whether sacrificing one life to save many is justifiable.
Hypothetical Scenario
Imagine a situation where you must choose: is it ethical to sacrifice one person's life to save many others?
Rephrased versions
Formal
Is the sacrifice of a single life to preserve the lives of numerous others morally permissible?
Casual
Is it okay to kill one person to save a bunch of others?
Simpler English
Should you let one person die to save many?
Phrases to learn
sacrifice one person's life
To give up one person's life intentionally.
save many others
To rescue or protect a large number of people.