Moral Dilemma

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What is the primary characteristic of an epistemic dilemma?

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A situation where an individual lacks sufficient knowledge to make a moral decision

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Ontological dilemmas arise when: There are two conflicting moral duties that cannot be reconciled

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There are two conflicting moral duties that cannot be reconciled

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Which of the following is an example of a self-imposed dilemma? A firefighter deciding which person to save in a burning building, A doctor choosing between two patients who both need an organ transplant, A politician balancing national security and personal ethics, A student who cheated on an exam and now must decide whether to confess

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A student who cheated on an exam and now must decide whether to confess

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In an obligation dilemma, how do ethical theories generally suggest resolving conflicts?

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By choosing the action that results in the least harm

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A world-imposed dilemma is primarily caused by:

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External circumstances that create an unavoidable moral conflict

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Which ethical theory would most likely justify making a decision in a world-imposed dilemma based on the greatest overall good?

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Utilitarianism

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In a prohibition dilemma, how might a deontologist approach the decision-making process?

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By following absolute moral rules, even if the outcome is undesirable