dilemma

Here's the scenario: You are forced to spend some one-on-one time with one of two people: Mr Hart or Mr Mynde (or Mrs/Miss/Ms if you prefer - but the scenario prohibits any influence from sexual attraction). Mr Hart is a morally perfect individual. He is unfailingly loyal, honest...

I thought it might be fun to have a thread where members can share moral or ethical dilemmas they've been faced with, the actions they took, and how the situation was ultimately resolved. I think it could make for some interesting reading - and maybe some philosophical education too! And, as far...

Well it's not so much a dilemma... Hey all, my name is David, im 16years old live in australia and have always been interested in religion, science and all which is in between. I grew up in a household which imposed no religion on myself, we never went to church and my mother and father were...

On Monday, our company hired a guy who brought his mother to the interview. (I had no input in this.) (And no, Ny, he DIDN'T wear a suit!) The guy who hired him is a very nice guy, but is about 20 cards shy of a full deck, and shouldn't be in a position to hire or fire anyone. He once hired a...

If abortion would be okay in the case of danger to the life of the mother... would it not be okay if she was carrying twins? Two lives versus one?

You are in a house that is on fire. In one room is a two-year-old child. In another room is a petri dish with 5 viable embryos. You only have time to get to one room in time. Which do you save?

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/bottled-water-the-new-ecodisaster/2006/02/25/1140670303250.html Just something I never thought about when drinking the stuff.

There is a lady in our office who makes and sells fudge. The proceeds go towards funding her church. I am an atheist who likes fudge. What should I do?

http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/Soldiers-fire-on-protesters-in-Uzbekistan/2005/05/14/1116024400438.html I'm confused. Where is the moral clarity here?

Just an exorcise in morallity for those that wish to participate... Somehow you have gotten hold of a friends private diary. In the diary that friend hatches all kinds of illegal plots, how to rob a bank and get away with it, how to kidnap someone and the perfect way to handle the transfer of...

Here's something that's been bothering me as of late. I am just forming it in my head, so please bear with me. On one side I consider a relativistic, subjective morality: That might makes right and all the social rules in the world are from peer pressure. On the other hand, I'd like to believe...

You are a prospective blood donor who lives in Australia. In Australia, blood is given on a purely voluntary basis, you don't get money for donating blood (you get free drinks and finger-food, but that's it). Your blood type is a common one, and so consequently it is the one most in demand...

http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1118/p01s03-uspo.html ...full article Do any democrats here share these thoughts?

SEE UPDATE ADDED Nov 25, 2003. and much appreciated. I am the co-supervisor of a PhD student. He is at best an "ordinary" student and has required much guidance. This has included the co-supervisor and me writing large portions of his thesis proposal. The other day, I was doing a lit...

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