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The article presents an example of how we may be given circumstances in

which rules may conflict, but what is a moral norm, exactly, and how does it
differ from a legal authority? Normative rules and principles define which
activities are essential or allowed and which actions are beneficial or
destructive. A large number of people have voiced the view that moral norms
and principles must be universally applicable. The same thing that is
appropriate for one person must also be acceptable for everyone other,
independent of their identity unless there is a morally relevant difference
between the two situations in question. The Golden Rule, which is believed to
be the cornerstone of all morality in Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy,
expresses this principle in his moral philosophy. During World War II, Dutch
fishers carried Jewish immigrants to England in their boats, and Nazi patrols
sometimes caught them as they tried to cross the English Channel, according
to the article's author. Sometimes, the Nazi captain would yell out and enquire
of the Dutch captain as to where the ship was headed, who was on board,
and other similar inquiries. The fisherman would make a falsehood to be
allowed to pass. To put it bluntly, the fishermen had only two options: lie or let
the whole crew of their boat is massacred. They opted for the latter. Because
they had no other choice, they could not do things like remain silent or dodge
the Nazis, despite their best efforts. Geach seems to have been immature as
a consequence of this. Those who live in the real world are presented with
severe difficulties. We can see in this circumstance that following the rules
resulted in some problems, particularly when making decisions for the good of
everyone. In this example, two concepts are believed to be absolute, namely,
"It is wrong to lie" and "It is immoral to assist in the murder of innocent
people." There are no arguments that can persuade someone who believes
that there is just one ultimate standard. It's something that everyone does in
their way, in a sense. To follow the moral principle of "do what is right" is
something that we all believe in and that does not allow for any exceptions.
Always do what is right in the sight of others, no matter how difficult it may be.
After everything is said and done, we are all living and learning inside the
framework of moral norms, but there are moments in our lives when we must
make the incorrect choice to rescue someone else, and this is what conflicts
between rules are all about. Our consciences are caught between following
the laws of morality and teaching others to do the same and doing what is
wrong for the benefit of everyone else.

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