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It’s not just philosophy. So much of economics education is getting students to narrow their vision down to the something that somebody else wants them to see.
by viburnum 6y ago
It’s not just philosophy. So much of economics education is getting students to narrow their vision down to the something that somebody else wants them to see. Force the assumptions on people and then tell them how smart they are when they draw the inevitable conclusions. It’s a trap. Normal people forget about the assumptions and walk away believing the conclusions. It’s a technique for reshaping people’s intuitions.
- 6510 6y agohaha, yes! Why is everyone relevant in philosophy dead? The answer to the trolley problem is that it doesn't matter if you pull the lever or not. You should figure out who or what created the situation and truly eliminate the problem at its source.
- juped 6y agoKilling Philippa Foot is a common joke solution to trolley problems, but few consider it seriously ethical.