Taurek, Numbers and Probabilities
In his paper, “Should the Numbers Count?" John Taurek imagines that we are in a position such that we can either save a group of five people, or we can save one individual, David. We cannot save David and the five. This is because they each require a life-saving drug. However, David needs all o...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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Ethical theory and moral practice
Year: 2006, Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Pages: 149-166 |
| Further subjects: | B
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B Numbers B saving lives B Taurek B weighing goods B Probabilities |
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