to throw overboard one 300lb man, should the man be tossed into the sea? Would that be the moral thing to do?
2007-09-13 15:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
absolutely, Utilitarian philosophy states that the ethical decision is the one that serves the greatest good for the greatest number.
2007-09-14 04:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend heavyily on whos moral code you go by. Some would say the the 'needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few' while others would say that 'killing' for any reason is wrong (assuming thaty was the eventual fate). So it would depending on the moral character of those on the boat.
We must also consider than when life and the lifes of those in family and close firnds in threatened, morals are usually the first thing thrown over board, in many cases for many people morals are a luxury for times when we are dry warm and safe.
I would say that no matter whether it was moral or not he would be going overboard, they would consider the moral implications later.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-13 22:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur N 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
WELL I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE NAVY TEACHES YOU TO TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF IF THE FINALLY SINKS TIE THE ENDS OF THE PANTS , WHERE YOUR FEET COME OUT INTO A KNOT THEN MAKE SURE THE ZIPPER IS CLOSED NOW WITH BOTH HANDS FROM BEHIND YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS HOLDING THE WAIST OUT AND OPEN BRING THE PANTS OVER YOUR HEAD A QUICK AS POSSIBLE AS TO CATCH THE AIR AND TRAP THE LIKE A BALLOON AND SLAP THE WATER .BUT REMEMBER WITH THE WAIST OPEN SO WHEN THE PANT HITS THE WATER IT TRAPS THE WATER QUICKLY TIE OR USE YOUR LIKE A DRAW STRING AND DRAW THE PANT TOGETHER AT THE WAIST IF YOU POSITION THE PANT CORRECTLY YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO FLOAT FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN REPEAT TH PROCEEDURE AGAIN. YOU CAN THE SAME WITH YOU SHIRT AND YOUR SHOES IF YOU HOLD THEM UP SIDE DOWN LIKE FLIPPERS
2007-09-13 23:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by reynaldo r 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe that it is moral to save 19 people by sacrificing one person. There are other factors to figure in too. Does the man have a life jacket? Can you leave him with a flare? Morality can never really be a yes/no thing. But I would just say Yes, you should sacrifice him.
2007-09-13 22:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mad B 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You're supposed to count backwards from 200 by 3's while reading these instructions.
At least that is what I had to do to earn a candy bar in Harvard Yard this afternoon.
2007-09-13 22:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If there is absolutely no other option, yes. But I suppose that if others could swim, they should get out of the boat and help keep it afloat.
2007-09-13 22:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by muthya52 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put him in the water by the boat and when he got tired then three 100 pound people could take his place!
2007-09-13 22:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it would be foolish. He could be used much more effectively as food.
2007-09-13 22:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Eat the fat man.
2007-09-13 22:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well fat ppl float so yea coz he aint gonna die
2007-09-13 22:20:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋