This thought experiment is meant to show a problem in utilitarianism. What do you think the problem is meant to be, and does it present a serious challenge to utilitarianism? 2) Are you persuaded by this argument against the
Assignment Task
Question
1) This thought experiment is meant to show a problem in utilitarianism. What do you think the problem is meant to be, and does it present a serious challenge to utilitarianism?
2) Are you persuaded by this argument against the idea that economic inequality is morally justified?
3) Does Thomson's analogy make for a convincing argument that abortion is morally permissible?
4) What are the most important ethical issues raised by this question, and how should we answer it?