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Tag Archives: moral dilemma
Moral dilemma #14
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) is considering issuing new guidance recommending that UK police forces do not reveal the names of arrested individuals to the media. The issue was briefly raised as a topic in the Leveson report: … Continue reading
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Tagged ACPO, Association of Chief Police Officers, Leveson, moral dilemma
Moral dilemma #13
According to Treasury Minister David Gauke, paying tradesmen cash in hand to avoid tax is “morally wrong”. Here’s a typical scenario: you call out a plumber to fix a leaking tap and you settle up with cash and get a … Continue reading
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Tagged cash in hand, David Gauke, moral dilemma, tax evasion
Moral dilemma #12
A group of people are exploring a cave a little way up a cliff on the coast. The tide turns and the cave starts to fill with water. The mouth of the cave is very narrow and the first person … Continue reading
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Tagged cave, dynamite, Fat woman, moral dilemma
Moral dilemma #11
John has been given the responsibility of hiring people in the company he works for. His friend Alan applies for one of the jobs and is suitably qualified. John would like to give the job to Alan but is aware … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, impartiality, moral dilemma
Moral dilemma #10
A woman was told she had an aggressive cancer. Only one drug, a special form of radium, could possibly have saved her. It was not available on the National Health Service and was far too expensive for the woman’s family … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, moral dilemma, theft
Moral dilemma #9
Two men, Ahab and Bluebeard, are shipwrecked at sea. They’ve been swimming for some time and their strength is about to give out when they spot a wooden plank floating on the waves. It’s just large enough to support one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Carneades, moral dilemma, plank of Carneades
Moral dilemma #8
In his celebrated essay ‘On Liberty’, John Stuart Mill asserts that “the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others.” The issue of … Continue reading
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Tagged civic responsibility, free speech, John Stuart Mill, moral dilemma, On Liberty, white supremacists
Moral dilemma #7
This is based on an actual incident that took place at work a couple of days ago. Abdul (not his real name) has resigned and decides to have his leaving do at a local Indian restaurant. As Abdul has been … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, Islam, Libya, moral dilemma, religious beliefs
Moral dilemma #6
Col Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to “cleanse Libya house by house” until he has crushed the insurrection seeking to sweep him from power. In a televised diatribe lasting over an hour, he has threatened death sentences against anyone who challenges … Continue reading
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Tagged Libya, moral dilemma, Muammar Gaddafi, philosophy, Tripoli, Utilitarianism
Moral dilemma #5
The mad philosopher spilled the beans about the nuclear bomb and the crisis was averted. It turns out he’s suffering from pulmonary hypertension and needs a heart transplant. He is referred to a hospital that has a brilliant transplant surgeon. … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeremy Bentham, Judith Jarvis Thomson, moral dilemma, Philippa Foot, philosophy, Utilitarianism
