Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die
Unger (1996)
One-Sentence Thesis
The chapter explores the moral implications of causing and preventing serious loss, particularly in cases where an agent faces a causal conflict and must choose between different options.
Argument Outline
- 1Introduction to the problem of causing and preventing serious loss
- 2Presentation of two cases: The Foot and The Trolley
- 3Analysis of the moral implications of each case
- 4Discussion of the Doctrine of Double Effect and its relevance to the cases
- 5Introduction to the method of several options for exploring moral dilemmas
Key Distinctions
The distinction between causing and preventing serious loss
The distinction between active and passive options in moral decision-making
Key Terms
Liberationism
Doctrine of Double Effect
Flashcards
45 cardsRelated Questions
Which of the following does Unger contrasts with in "Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die"?
In Unger's "Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die", Liberationism contrasts with which of the following?
In Unger's "Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die", Liberationist suggestion confirms which of the following?
In Unger's "Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die", Preservationists criticizes which of the following?
In Unger's "Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die", Bruce Russell suggests which of the following?
In Unger's "Between Some Rocks and Some Hard Places, Ch 4 of Living High and Letting Die", Liberation Hypothesis depends on which of the following?