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According to Plato's Republic, Cephalus defines 'justice' as speaking the truth and paying one's debts. Socrates refutes this account by suggesting that it would be wrong to repay certain debts. What is the conflict between the two moral norms in this case?
Repaying one's debts and protecting others from harm
Who described a moral conflict nearly twenty-four centuries later?
Jean-Paul Sartre
What did Jean-Paul Sartre describe in relation to moral conflict?
A moral dilemma
According to Socrates, is it always right to repay one's debts?
It depends on the situation
What does Socrates argue takes priority over repaying one's debts in certain situations?
Protecting others from harm
Test your understanding of moral dilemmas with this quiz. Explore examples from Plato's Republic and challenge your thinking on the concept of justice. Delve into the complexities of ethical decision-making and see how well you navigate moral conundrums.
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