A vehicle that is powered by overhead electrical wires and is used for public transportation in urban areas.
Trolley Problem: An ethical dilemma that involves a runaway trolley heading towards a group of people, and the decision to divert the trolley onto another track where there is only one person.
Moral Luck: The idea that we are morally accountable for things that are beyond our control, such as the consequences of our actions.
Consequentialism: The moral theory that the consequences of an action determine its moral value.
Deontology: The moral theory that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of their consequences.
Virtue Ethics: The moral theory that emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits in order to lead a good life.
Ethical Dilemmas: Difficult situations that require a choice between two or more options, each of which leads to a morally questionable outcome.
Moral Reasoning: The process of thinking through ethical problems and coming to a decision based on moral principles.
Moral Responsibility: The idea that individuals are accountable for their actions and can be held morally responsible for the consequences of those actions.
Free Will: The ability to make choices that are not determined by external factors, such as genetics or environment.
Determinism: The belief that everything that happens is the result of a chain of causes and effects, and that free will is an illusion.