Would you SACRIFICE your life to save the LIVES of 10 persons?

lusitania365 · #1 26-12-2007, 12:34

I would not because I know that my life will only be lived once.
It is my duty to preserve it, not to sacrifice it.
I respect humanity a great deal but I respect myself a great deal more.

dasupr · #2 26-12-2007, 12:35

It would depend on the 10 people. If we're talking my children and grandchildren, yes.

10 adult strangers, most likely no. Of course there can be lots of scenarios...one of the 10 will find the cure for cancer, etc etc.

Joseph, II · #3 26-12-2007, 12:36

-Your idea of "duty" is interesting... But some people would consider making a contribution to something LARGER than themselves... & THAT's where some of us would consider swapping Our life for 10 others... -Keep that in mind, the next time you're in a group of 9 other people...

olivia P. · #4 26-12-2007, 12:36

If I had 10 kids and they were the sacrfice, Yes.....

Geff · #5 26-12-2007, 12:36

Yes. I myself am an rule utilitarian. If the consequences of a particular rule produces the greatest happiness or minimizes pain then the act is morally right. The consequences of this general rule (sacrificing one's life for the sake of others, where there is consent on the part of the sacrificer) produces more happiness and less pain.

jsjmlj · #6 26-12-2007, 12:37

depends on my mood

Ads · #7 26-12-2007, 12:37

No, if the 10 persons you are talking about are not my family members.

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