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Area of Science:

  • Ethics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Systems

Background:

  • The relevance of trolley cases to automated vehicle ethics is debated.
  • Several arguments question their applicability in real-world autonomous driving scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the notion that trolley cases are irrelevant to automated vehicle ethics.
  • To analyze and refute specific arguments against the use of trolley cases.
  • To develop a framework for utilizing trolley cases in understanding autonomous vehicle morality.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of four key arguments against trolley case relevance: 'Not Going to Happen', 'Moral Difference', 'Impossible Deliberation', and 'Wrong Question'.
  • Development of a positive account demonstrating the utility of trolley cases.

Main Results:

  • The four outlined arguments against trolley case relevance are found to be flawed.
  • Trolley cases offer valuable insights into the ethical decision-making processes of automated vehicles.

Conclusions:

  • Trolley cases remain a relevant and important tool for exploring the ethics of automated vehicles.
  • Understanding the limitations and applications of trolley cases is crucial for developing ethical autonomous driving systems.