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. 1976 Apr;59(2):204-17.

doi: 10.5840/monist197659224.

Killing, letting die, and the trolley problem

Judith J Thomson

PMID: 11662247
DOI: 10.5840/monist197659224

Killing, letting die, and the trolley problem

Judith J Thomson. Monist. 1976 Apr.

. 1976 Apr;59(2):204-17.

doi: 10.5840/monist197659224.

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Judith J Thomson

PMID: 11662247
DOI: 10.5840/monist197659224

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