Is it ethical to kill someone in self-defense? My instinct was yes at first,

Is it ethical to kill someone in self-defense? My instinct was yes at first,

Is it ethical to kill someone in self-defense? My instinct was yes at first, but upon further reflection, in a situation where it's "you or them", I can't seem to think of a reason to kill someone in self-defense, other than the fact that you simply want to live. After all, you're still taking a human life. (Also if you could explain why it is or isn't ethical would help me out a lot thanks!)

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