Fitness Quote by David Edmonds
““Most people seem to believe that not only is it permissible to turn the train down the spur, it is actually required—morally obligatory.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Landscape of Technology, 2018
He argues that certain actions, like diverting a train, are seen as morally required, not just allowed.
In simple terms: Some actions feel ethically compulsory.
Key Takeaway
Recognize moral pressure in decision‑making.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
technology
Mood
thought‑provoking
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- engineering decisions
- public safety policies
- environmental regulations
Key Concepts
moral obligation
decision theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When does duty become impractical?
- Who decides what is morally obligatory?
A Different Perspective
Moral duty can conflict with practical constraints.
![“Nineteen thousand children [are] dying every day. Does it really matter that we're not walking past them in the street? Does it really matter that they're far away? I don't think it does make a morally relevant difference.” quote by Peter Singer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc1/peter-singer-1001_children_nineteen-thousand-children-are-dying-eve_33961.jpg)
