Moral Dilemmas
Students apply ethical frameworks to complex, real-world moral dilemmas. They practice articulating and defending their moral reasoning.
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Students apply ethical frameworks to complex, real-world moral dilemmas. They practice articulating and defending their moral reasoning.
Key Questions
- How do we choose between two bad options?
- Can breaking a rule ever be the right thing to do?
- How do we justify our moral choices?
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