The Ring of Gyges: Exploring Morality and InvisibilityWhat would you do if you could never be caught?That’s the challenge posed by The Ring of Gyges, a thought experiment introduced by Plato in The Republic (Book II). It’s not just a magic story. It’s a deep dive into the nature of morality, justice, and human character—a […]
The Fat Man and the Impending Doom: A Heavier Take on the Trolley ProblemYou’re standing on a footbridge overlooking train tracks. Below you, a runaway trolley speeds toward five unsuspecting people tied to the tracks. There’s no time to warn them. But next to you is a very large man—he’s big enough that if pushed
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Heinz’s Dilemma: Stealing Medicine to Save a LifeIn a small town, a man named Heinz faces an unbearable choice: his wife is gravely ill, and a pharmacist has developed a drug that could save her life. The problem? The medicine costs ten times more than it took to make—and Heinz can’t afford it.He begs, borrows,
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