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A Model in Solving Moral Dilemmas

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The Seven Point Model in Moral Reasoning


 STEP 5: Alternatives versus Principles. the p
    This model is not an absolute one. There is perhaps no perfect model for alternative has a value. Hence, we can choose
moral reasoning. We can only come up with basic guides on how to sort out underlying value.
moral dilemmas without making arbitrary decisions, unsupported arguments, and
 STEP 6: Examine the consequences. It is lo
alternatives bereft of appropriate moral principles. 
has two faces of consequences: the positive co
      A good moral decision must undergo a process. From the attached pdf, the consequence. This step would allow to eliminat
process involved are the following: forth unwanted consequences.
 STEP 7: Make a decision. The decision is of
The moral decision is best justified by citing the
 STEP 1: Gather the facts: What do we mean by facts? facts are
statements or assertions of verified information about something that is the     So, here's the summary of the short lecture abov
case or that has happened (https://www.definitions.net/definition/fact  (Links to
an external site.)).
 STEP 2: State the moral issues: A moral issue is an issue which considers
the moral implications of what has happened (the moral situation). It may be a
difference between a belief and a principle. The moral issue must be stated in
competing interest. Just like a moral dilemma which is stated in competing
choices of Good versus Good or Evil versus Evil.
 STEP 3: Point out the stakeholders. Stakeholders holders are people
affected by the act and they may present conflicting interests. identifying the
stakeholders is putting in place one of the minimum requirements of morality,
that is impartiality.
 STEP 4: List down the alternatives: Alternative are the proposed solutions.
Ideally, each stakeholder must have proposed an alternative in the moral
dilemma.

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