B2 – Upper Intermediate
We are put in a situation where we must make a moral decision; and what if between two possible moral imperatives, neither of which is unambiguously acceptable or preferable. It’s moral dilemma at its finest.
Here’s a scenario:
How would you decide if the two options you had would cost someone’s life? Could your action be justified?
Watch the video below and find out more about the trolley problem.
Discussion Questions:
1. What is trolley problem?
2. What do you consider in making a moral decision?
3. If you were the one to press the switch, would you let the trolley barrel down the track that would kill five workers or divert the trolley onto a second track with one? Or could there be a more ethical solution to the problem?
4. What are some real world applications of trolley problem? (Note: This is not always about sacrificing people’s life.)