moral ignorance

Question 3: The Bystander at the Switching Scenario

Question 3: The Bystander at the Switching Scenario Paper length: 1200 – 1800 words. Grading: The paper is graded on your understanding of the assigned readings and the lectures as well as on your ability to write in a clear and concise manner. You are neither required not encouraged to use sources other than the … Read more

Facing Ethical Dilemma in the Trolley Problem

Facing Ethical Dilemma in the Trolley Problem Policies and Definitions. (1) Factual ignorance can work as a moral excuse: if Susie spoons cyanide into Jane’s coffee, but thinks she is spooning sugar, then Susie may be blameless for poisoning Jane. When exactly does factual ignorance works as a moral excuse? Can moral ignorance also work as … Read more