Ethics: Moral Dilemmas and Determinants

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What type of moral dilemma occurs when a person is obligated to perform multiple actions, but cannot do them all?

Single agent dilemma

Which type of moral dilemma arises from world events and situations caused by other agents?

World-imposed dilemma

What type of moral dilemma involves a conflict between two or more moral requirements, where the moral agent is unsure which option is morally right?

Epistemic moral dilemma

In which type of moral dilemma does the moral agent face a choice between two or more right courses of action?

Right vs right dilemma

Which type of moral dilemma involves a situation where more than one action is morally obligatory for the moral agent?

Obligation dilemma

What type of moral dilemma is caused by the moral agent's own actions?

Self-imposed moral dilemma

In which type of moral dilemma do several people need to come up with the best alternative for the moral issue they face?

Multi-person dilemma

What type of moral dilemma involves a situation where given options are morally unacceptable?

Prohibition dilemma

In a moral dilemma, what does 'right vs right' refer to?

Choosing between two morally right options

What is the term for a moral dilemma that arises from the moral agent's own actions?

Self-imposed moral dilemma

Test your understanding of ontological moral dilemmas, where multiple moral requirements conflict, and learn about the determinants of the morality of human actions, including the act itself, motive, and circumstances. This quiz covers key concepts in ethics, helping you develop a deeper understanding of moral choices and decision-making.

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