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Moral Philosophy: The Trolley Problem (Class Activity and Student Worksheet)

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Cover for Moral Philosophy: The Trolley Problem, identifying class slides and a student worksheet on ethics
Cover introducing the slides and student worksheet
Definition slide explaining moral philosophy as the study of right, wrong, morality, and how people should live
Opening definition of moral philosophy
Thinking about morality slide linking psychology to Kohlberg, moral development, and the Heinz dilemma
Background on psychology and moral development
Thinking about morality slide connecting sociology, psychology, and ideas of justice to behavior and society
Background on morality and society
Trolley problem introduction slide tracing the moral dilemma to a 1967 essay by philosopher Philippa Foot
Introduction to the thought experiment's origin
Trolley scenario slide asking whether to let five people die or pull a lever to divert the train toward one
Explanation of the central trolley dilemma
Situation 1 diagram showing an out-of-control train, five people on one track, one on another, and a lever
Diagram of the first trolley situation
Considerations slide introducing agency and asking about fault, harmful actions, and helpful consequences
Questions about agency and responsibility
Ethical frameworks slide introducing virtue ethics, consequentialist ethics, and deontological or duty-based ethics
Overview of three ethical frameworks
Virtue ethics slide naming Aristotle and exploring character, balanced virtues, humility, and boastfulness
First framework explained: virtue ethics
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Introducing a moral philosophy lesson on the trolley problem for secondary school students. This 26-page package explores the infamous thought experiment and prompts students to consider what they would do in a difficult moral dilemma. The lesson introduces key ethical frameworks like virtue ethics, consequentialism, and deontology. Students analyze the core trolley scenario and thought-provoking variations involving a surgeon and bridge. Ideal for class activities and discussions in social studies or psychology. Presented through an informative slide deck.

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