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1:
Using the Venn diagram below, differentiate Moral Standards from non-moral standards.
Below are situations that shows dilemma. Identify the specific classification of
this dilemma.
1. Great Expectations: Mr. Jagger takes
Abel Magwitch on as a client, even though he knows he is an exited convict.
When he finds out that Magwitch has returned, he has an ethical obligation to
report him. Instead, he makes Pip have a very careful hypothetical conversation
about Magwitch.
- MORAL DILEMMA
- ETHICAL DILEMMA
-CLASSICAL DILEMMA
4. The Scarlet letter: Hester Prynne has
recently given birth to a child, despite the fact that no one has seen her
husband alive in two years. The Governor wants her to give up the father’s name
so he can be punished, too.
- ETHICAL DILEMMA
- MORAL DILEMMA
Activity 1.4
Define the following terms. Give example in each term:
1. Dilemma
- A dilemma is a conflict, problem, or situation with two possible solutions. When a dilemma
occurs, a person has to make the difficult choice between two desirable options, or, contrastingly,
two undesirable options.
2. Ethical Dilemma
An ethical dilemma arises when a person is forced to decide between two morally sound options,
but they may conflict with the established boundaries of a business, a governmental agency, or
the law. Some ethical dilemmas may involve following the truth versus being loyal to a friend;
following the laws or rules versus having compassion for an individual’s plight; and concerns
about an individual person versus the larger impact on a community. An ethical dilemma differs
from a moral dilemma because it very much involves following rules rather than one’s
conscience, although one’s conscience can certainly move an individual to consider breaking the
rules.
3. Classical Dilemma
- A classic dilemma is a choice between two or more alternatives, in which the outcomes are
equally undesirable, or equally favorable. The dilemma does not typically involve a moral or
ethical crisis, but the person or character’s life may change as a result of their decision.
4. Moral Dilemma
A moral dilemma is a situation in which a person is torn between right and wrong and looks at
the very core of a person's principles and values. The choice the person makes may leave them
feeling burdened, guilty, relieved, or questioning their values. A moral dilemma often forces the
individual to decide which option he or she can live with, but any outcomes are extremely
unpleasant no matter what. Moral dilemmas are often used to help people think through the
reasoning for their beliefs and actions, and are common in psychology and philosophy classes.
Activity1.5
Research and article or video that best describes unlimited freedom and lack of freedom.
Make a reflection on the article or video you choose.
When I was in high school my classmates were elected as treasurer in our classroom then
after a month, our teacher announced that we need to contribute money to the classroom
project which is the electric fan then she told us that the contribution will be collected by
our treasurer which is my classmate, then after a month my classmate brought the two
electric fan and there was more money left in the collection, in the afternoon after class I
saw my classmate buying things using the money from the contribution then I confront her
why she used the money and she said she's going to change the money she used. After a
month the class president asked her where she used the remaining money that she
collected, and the treasurer did not tell the truth so I tell the truth to the class president
then the class president told her that she need to pay for it as soon as possible or she will be
charged with the teacher, then after weeks the treasurer returned the money she had used.
Then she did not repeat it again and she promises that she will no longer use the money
that is not hers.