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April 3, 2026Zeitschrift für Ethik und MoralphilosophieOpen Access

Kant on Loops and Trolleys

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ESElke Elisabeth SchmidtUniversity of Siegen

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Implication

This analysis uncovers Kant's stance on diverting trolleys, suggesting it contradicts his ethical principles.

Key Points

  • The aim is to clarify Kant's position on diverting trolleys in both the standard and loop cases.
  • Analyzed Kant's Formula of Humanity
  • Examined moral implications of the trolley problem
  • Argued against permissibility of diverting trolleys in both cases
  • Diverting the trolley in the loop case violates Kant’s ethics
  • Kant's ethics do not allow for trolley diversion in the standard case
  • Clarified misunderstandings about the application of Kant's moral duties

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Elke Elisabeth Schmidt (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5e115a333a821460c3d5https://doi.org/10.1007/s42048-026-00255-7
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