Judith Jarvis Thomson's analysis of self-defense demonstrates that permissibility in cases of overwhelming lethal force tracks agent-relative prerogatives, not foresight distinctions.

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Agent-relative prerogatives(as used in ethics): The idea that it's morally acceptable for people to prioritize their own goals and loved ones over helping strangers, rather than always being required to do what helps the most people overall.
Foresight distinctions(The statement says Thomson's theory doesn't rely on this distinction to explain when self-defense is allowed): The difference between harm you intentionally cause versus harm you can predict will happen as a side effect of your actions.
Judith Jarvis Thomson(philosophy history): A famous American philosopher who wrote influential work on ethics, rights, and legal responsibility, including ideas about how companies should be held accountable when many of them might share blame.
Lethal force(The statement examines when deadly force in self-defense is justified): Violence strong enough to kill someone, like using a weapon in a life-threatening situation.

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