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Trolley Problem (Wikipedia)

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The Wikipedia article on the trolley problem, used here for its statement of the thought experiment's basic runaway-trolley scenario. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Publisher
Wikipedia
URL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem
Source Type
Encyclopedia
Reliability Tier
2
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Trolley Problem (Wikipedia)
WikipediaIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The series usually begins with a scenario in which a runaway trolley (tram) or train is on course to collide with and kill a number of people.
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Claims Backed By This Source (12 claims)

This source backs 12 claims across the atlas. As facts: 7 well-attested. As cited relationships: 3 holds, 1 connected. Plus 1 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

Disposition By Topic

  • Concepts, 7 claims: 2 well-attested, 3 holds, 1 connected, 1 general references.
  • Sources, 5 claims: 5 well-attested.

Holds

3

Connected

1

General References

1
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