The Trolley Car Dilemma A hypothetical scenario is presented where the driver of a trolley car must choose between crashing into five workers or one worker, sparking a debate on what's the right thing to do.
Ethical Debate and Reasoning Participants discuss reasons for their choices, with some arguing that it's better to kill one person instead of five while others compare the situation to tragic events like 9/11. The minority argues against justifying genocide and totalitarianism in similar scenarios.
Trolley Car Onlooker Scenario Another trolley car scenario is introduced where an onlooker can push a fat man onto the track to save five workers. Participants are asked whether they would push him over, leading to discussions about moral principles and reasoning behind different choices.
'Doctor in Emergency Room' Case A new case involving six patients in need of medical attention raises questions about saving more lives at the cost of sacrificing one life. Participants engage in debates regarding consequentialist versus categorical moral reasoning based on this case.
'Transplant Surgeon' Moral Dilemma The transplant surgeon dilemma presents another ethical challenge as participants consider whether it's justified to sacrifice one healthy individual for organ transplants needed by five other patients. A variety of perspectives emerge during this discussion.
Introduction: Philosophical Principles An overview introduces two modes of moral reasoning - consequentialist (utilitarianism) and categorical (Kantian ethics). The video sets up expectations for exploring these philosophical principles through readings from influential philosophers such as Bentham, Kant, Mill etc., along with contemporary political issues.