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On this episode of the podcast, we analyze the infamous Trolley Car Problem and think about it in relation to Kant\u2019s categorical imperative. First, we discuss the value of thought experiments and call into question the concept of \u201ccommon sense\u201d. Next, we look at the Trolley Car Problem from various perspectives and try to understand why we react to it in the ways we do. Finally, we discuss Kant\u2019s categorical imperative and four other prerequisites he felt were necessary for arriving at moral principles. All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize This!\n\nThank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.\xa0\n\nWebsite: https://www.philosophizethis.org/\nPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis\xa0\n\nSocial:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast\nX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow