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baguio, buray, romy

rechelle ann p. khen
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cape, mel
dapigran,
vincent
junald john
TOPICS:
What is moral dilemma?
examples of moral dilemma
3 levels of moral dilemma
human as free-being
what is moral dilemma?
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be
made between two or more alternatives,
DILEMMA - especially equally undesirable ones. Thus,
when you find yourself facing a problem but
the solutions available to you will only create
another problem or worse create more
problems, then you are in a dilemma.
MORAL DILEMMA
A moral dilemma is a situation where:
1. There are two or more actions that you can possibly

do.
2. There is a moral reason(s) for doing such actions.
3. You cannot do all the possible actions presented to
you. You only need to choose one.
Since there is a moral reason(s) for doing each of the possible

course of action that you can do, it follows that no matter what
action you choose you will go against your sense of what is right
or wrong. That somehow, no matter what you do, you are doing
something morally wrong, but at the same time you are also doing
something right.
examples of moral
dilemma
EXAMPLES OF MORAL DILEMMA
1 The Trolley Problem:
The Trolley Problem is a moral thought

experiment that poses a hypothetical
situation to explore ethical decision-
making.
1
In the classic Trolley Problem scenario, imagine you are
standing near a set of train tracks. Ahead, you see a runaway
The Trolley Problem:
trolley moving uncontrollably. On the main track, there are
five people tied up and unable to move. You also notice a
lever nearby. If you pull the lever, the trolley will switch
to a different track, where there is only one person tied up.
The moral dilemma arises: Do you pull the lever, actively
causing harm to one person to save the lives of five, or do
you refrain from acting, allowing the trolley to continue on
its original path, resulting in harm to the five individuals?
This ethical dilemma prompts individuals to consider the
principle of sacrificing one life to save many, raising
profound questions about the morality of our actions in such
situations.
2
Medical Ethical Dilemma:
A medical ethical dilemma in the context of moral philosophy
refers to a situation in healthcare where conflicting moral
principles or values create a challenging decision-making
scenario for healthcare professionals, patients, or other
stakeholders. These dilemmas often involve difficult choices
where there is a clash between ethical principles, and the
decision made can have significant consequences for
individuals' well-being.
Consider a scenario in a hospital where a doctor faces a
2 medical ethical dilemma:
There are five patients in critical condition, each suffering
Medical Ethical Dilemma: from a life-threatening illness. A new and expensive
medication has just been developed, and there is only one dose
available. Without this medication, all five patients will
likely die. The ethical dilemma for the doctor is deciding
which patient should receive the limited dose of the life-
saving drug. Factors such as age, medical history, chances of
recovery, and potential contributions to society may all be
considered. This dilemma underscores the challenges in
allocating scarce medical resources and the ethical decisions
healthcare professionals must grapple with in prioritizing
patients' well-being.
3
Whistleblowing Dilemma:
An employee discovers that their company is

engaging in unethical practices that could
harm the public. The dilemma is whether to
report the wrongdoing, risking their job and
potential retaliation, or to remain silent.
3
whistleblowing dilemma:
Consider an employee working in a financial institution

who uncovers evidence of widespread fraud within the
company. The dilemma arises when the employee faces
the decision of whether to blow the whistle on the
fraudulent activities or to remain silent.
4
The Honesty Dilemma:
An honesty dilemma, within the context of moral
philosophy and ethics, refers to a situation where an
individual faces a moral conflict related to
truthfulness and integrity. It involves a decision
between being honest, even when it might result in
negative consequences, and withholding information
or being deceptive for personal gain or to avoid harm.
4
THE HONESTY DILEMMA: You find a wallet with a significant
amount of money and an ID. The dilemma
is whether to return it with the money
intact, even though you might be in
financial need.
5 End-of-Life Decision:
End-of-life decision, within the context of moral

philosophy and ethics, refers to the complex and
sensitive choices individuals, families, and healthcare
professionals must make when a person is approaching
the end of their life. This involves determining the
course of medical care and interventions, taking into
account the patient's values, wishes, and the ethical
principles guiding healthcare.
5
End-of-Life Decision: Imagine a family facing a dilemma regarding the end-of-life
care for their elderly loved one who is in a coma and has a
terminal illness. The medical team suggests that continuing
aggressive treatments might only prolong the inevitable and
could lead to increased suffering for the patient.
three levels of
moral dilemma
three levels of moral dilemma
personal organizationa structural

moral dilemma l dilemma moral dilemma
personal dilemma
Judgment is based on self-chosen
principles, and moral reasoning is based
on individual rights and justice.
EXAMPLE:
When you are taking someone to hospital for an emergency
treatment by car. The law states that speeding and running red lights
is illegal. However, this person might die if not treated quickly and
they are in your car
ORGANIZATIONAL dilemma
The organizing dilemma is a puzzle posed by the dual
necessities of social
organization and member self-interest Depending on members'
definitions of self, the organizing dilemma may exist between
personal interests and
organizational welfare, or between group interests and
organizational well-being, MAY HAPPEN WITHIN HOUSEHOLD OR
COMMUNITY
EXAMPLE:
When you feel torn between meeting demands of your job and
spending quality time with family or pursuing interests or hobbies.
structural dilemma
Is when a person / group of persons who hold high level

position in the society faces a morally conflicting situation
wherein the entire social system is affected.
EXAMPLE:
An individual struggles in between pursuing passion and
fulfilling familial responsibilities.
THE HUMAN PERSON AS
FREE-BEING
Freedom is a condition in which people have the
opportunity to speak, act and pursue happiness
without unnecessary external restrictions.
It is often associated with liberty and autonomy in the
sense of "giving oneself one's own laws"
Thomas Hobbes argues that despite the absence of
ultimate freedom, man is still free, if we mean has a
power of acting or not acting according to the
determinations of the will.
human beings have the capacity to choose, to be free
from and to be free for.
Some HUMAN PERSON AS
FREE-BEING EXAMPLES:
freedom of speech,
freedom of religion,
freedom of choice
freedom to live
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baguio, buray, romy

1. There are two or more actions that you can possibly

Since there is a moral reason(s) for doing each of the possible

1 The Trolley Problem:

The Trolley Problem is a moral thought

An employee discovers that their company is

Consider an employee working in a financial institution

End-of-life decision, within the context of moral

personal organizationa structural

Is when a person / group of persons who hold high level

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