The moral dilemma
Example: She faced the moral dilemma of telling the truth or lying.
Definition
"The moral dilemma" refers to a situation in philosophy where a person must choose between two or more conflicting ethical principles or values, often involving a difficult decision where each option has significant moral consequences. For example, she faced the moral dilemma of telling the truth or lying.
Etymology
The phrase "the moral dilemma" originates from the Latin word 'moralis,' meaning 'pertaining to manners or morals,' combined with 'dilemma,' which comes from the Greek 'dilemma,' meaning 'double proposition.' Did you know? The concept captures the challenge of choosing between two morally conflicting options.
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"The moral dilemma" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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