This figure inspired a dilemma whose name was coined by James Buchanan concerning codependence on institutions. This figure is contrasted with a “minimally decent” counterpart in Thomson’s “A Defense of Abortion.” In one experiment, those who were late to giving a talk on this figure were found to be more likely to ignore a person in an alley. Laws named for this figure mitigate the (*) bystander effect by providing legal protection against wrongful death accusations. A story about this figure is told after a lawyer asks “who is my neighbor?” when trying to learn how to receive eternal life. That story about this figure inspired legislation contrasted with “duty to rescue” laws that legally protect those who attempt to assist someone in danger. For 10 points, name this figure who voluntarily saves an injured man on the road to Jericho in a parable told by Jesus. ■END■
ANSWER: Good Samaritan [accept Good Samaritan laws; accept Good Samaritan experiment; accept Minimally Decent Samaritan; prompt on Samaritan’s dilemma or Samaritan alone]
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