On the Trolley and Footbridge Dilemmas what is the utilitarian judgment?
A) Kill one/save five in the Footbridge but kill five/save one in the Trolley
B) Kill one/save five in the Trolley but kill five/save one in the Footbridge
C) Always kill one and save five
D) Always kill five and save one

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The utilitarian judgment, which focuses on maximizing overall happiness or minimizing overall suffering, would suggest always choosing the option that results in the fewest deaths, hence always killing one to save five, regardless of the scenario (Trolley or Footbridge).

On the Trolley and Footbridge Dilemmas What Is the Utilitarian