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Ethical Dilemma

Conflicting moral choices

Ethical dilemmas test principles when no option satisfies all moral duties.

Nature

Arises when duties or outcomes conflict, such as honesty versus harm reduction.

Examples

Trolley problems, confidentiality versus safety, whistleblowing under NDAs.

Approach

Clarify stakeholders, duties, risks, and consider least-harm paths.

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