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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.