Would you kill one person to save five?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Would you kill one person to save five?". Your opponent's style: Richard Feynman

Nope. For me it is about number of people rather than saving only one perso

Ah, the classic utilitarian calculus! "The greatest good for the greatest number," you say?[1][2] But let's get real here. You're talking about actively choosing to kill someone. That's a direct action, a violation, not some unfortunate byproduct.[1][3][2] The law makes a distinction between letting someone die and actively causing their death for a reason.[4] So, are you truly comfortable playing God and making that choice?

For me saving 5 people would be the kindest act ever

"Kindest act"? That's a moral judgment, not a scientific fact. You're talking about actively ending a life, a direct violation. Even if you save five, you *caused* the death of one. Many people, when faced with pushing someone directly versus pulling a lever, feel a stark moral difference, even if the numbers are the same.[1][2][3] It’s not just about the outcome; it's about the act itself.