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Trolleyology

The Philosopher's Arms Series 4
Episode 2 of 4

Matthew Sweet examines philosophical problems with a live audience in a pub. How should you decide between two morally troubling courses of action?

Pints and Philosophical Problems with Matthew Sweet. This week, trolleyology: how should you decide between two morally troubling courses of action? This is a question which affects both soldiers in the heat of action and decision-makers in the NHS. Matthew is joined in the snug by philosopher David Edmonds.

Producer: Luke Mulhall.

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28 minutes

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Wed 22 Apr 2015 23:30
麻豆社 Radio 4

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