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Radio 4,15 Sep 2014,28 mins

SeriesSeries 4

Trolleyology

The Philosopher's Arms

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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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