Foot's Way of Drawing the Distinction. Drawing the Distinction in Terms of the Distinction Between Killing and Letting Die. Let C be a causal process leading to Y's death. Let O be an obstruction which, if in place, prevents C from resulting in Y's death. X did not initiate C. X is capable of preventing Y's death by putting O in place.
X refrains from putting O in place.
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