Articulate a moral dilemma wherein one has to show a specific virtue or virtues (it can be any virtue or virtues including honesty, courage, charity/generosity, compassion, etc.)
Introduction
Each person owes a duty to himself or herself and to the world to study ethics and to engage in thoughtful debate about what is right, and what is wrong. It is this habit of thinking about and reflecting on ethics that will help you determine the right choices when faced with an ethical dilemma.
Initial Post Instructions
Articulate a moral dilemma wherein one has to show a specific virtue or virtues (it can be any virtue or virtues including honesty, courage, charity/generosity, compassion, etc.)
Firstly, what is the moral dilemma about?
Secondly, what virtue or virtues should be shown? (You are here selecting the best course of action)
Thirdly, why is that virtue or those virtues to be shown?
Fourthly, how should the virtue or virtues be expressed, and why in that manner?
Further, apply Aristotle’s golden mean to the dilemma.
Tell us how the dilemma involves conflict moral duties (loyalty to community versus to self, professional versus familial duties, national or personal obligations).
The dilemma must be a situation in which a choice has to be made.
It was a beautiful day, and Jane was walking home from work. She had made a stop at the grocery store on the way, so she was carrying a few bags of groceries. As she walked, she noticed a man on the street who looked like he was in need of help. The man was dirty and appeared to be homeless. Jane considered her options for a moment before deciding to help the man. She put down her groceries and approached him.
“Excuse me, sir. Are you okay?” she asked. The man nodded and Jane could see that he was holding a sign that said ‘homeless and hungry.’ “Would you like something to eat? I have some food in my bags.” The man’s eyes lit up and he nodded eagerly. Jane pulled out a few items from her grocery bags and handed them to the man. She watched as he began to eat hungrily.
Jane felt good about herself for helping the man, but she knew she couldn’t just leave him there. She considered taking him home with her, but she wasn’t sure if that was the right thing to do. After a moment of deliberation, Jane decided to take the man home with her. She knew she could help him get back on his feet.
Jane’s act of kindness ended up testing her virtue of compassion. She was faced with a difficult decision, but she ultimately did what she felt was right. By helping the man, Jane showed that she is a compassionate person. Compassion is one of the many virtues that we as humans possess. It is often tested when we are faced with difficult decisions, like Jane was. But in the end, our virtue is what defines us as people. it’s what makes us good. So next time you’re faced with a dilemma, think about which virtue you want to show and act accordingly. Remember, your virtue is what defines you as a person. Choose wisely.