Which of the following would be acceptable behaviour for a self-driving car in the event of an unavoidable crash under the principle of utilitarian benefits?
A)injure the lone occupant of the vehicle to prevent colliding with a school bus
B)injure a pedestrian to prevent injuring the lone occupant of the vehicle
C)injure a person in a wheelchair to prevent injuring the lone occupant of the vehicle
D)injure two occupants of the vehicle to prevent injuring a parent pushing a baby stroller

Question

Which of the following would be acceptable behaviour for a self-driving car in the event of an unavoidable crash under the principle of utilitarian benefits?
A)injure the lone occupant of the vehicle to prevent colliding with a school bus  
B)injure a pedestrian to prevent injuring the lone occupant of the vehicle  
C)injure a person in a wheelchair to prevent injuring the lone occupant of the vehicle  
D)injure two occupants of the vehicle to prevent injuring a parent pushing a baby stroller

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of utilitarian benefits states that the best action is the one that produces the greatest overall benefit. In this case, injuring the lone occupant of the vehicle would prevent a collision with a school bus, which would likely result in more injuries or deaths. Therefore, injuring the lone occupant of the vehicle would be the most beneficial action.

Which of the Following Would Be Acceptable Behaviour for a Self-Driving