When more information leads to greater willingness to sacrifice: moral dilemmas and utilitarian accessibility

Can killing ever be justified? What if sacrificing one life can save several others? This debate at the heart of philosophy and ethics is frequently informed by what people actually do when confronted with moral dilemmas. Recent research shows that when people are given complete information about the consequences of their actions, they are more likely to choose to sacrifice one life to save several others.
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