Ethics Case Study: To Rescue Others at What Risk?
What is the Ethical Dilemma?
An ethical dilemma in the words of Fletcher, Holt, Brazier, & Harris (1995) "occurs when there are at least two possible courses of action that may be taken but each option is problematic" (p.7). With regard to the case study under consideration, the ethical dilemma each and every individual who has succeeded to make it to the roof faces is whether to take the risk of descending the stairs to save the lives of those trapped below or to remain on the roof where it is relatively safe. Those who elect to remain on the roof would be doing so to enhance their safety as they wait for help. In the scenario presented, no individual can embrace both alternatives, i.e. The individuals involved cannot remain on the roof in an attempt to enhance their safety and at the same time take an obvious risk in an attempt to save those trapped below.
What is your value and ethical position related to the case? Include discussion of theory and principles on which your position is based.
In my view, the most appropriate thing to do would be to descend the stairs and save those trapped below. In that regard therefore, I specifically support John's suggestion that he be accompanied by Joseph downstairs to see what they can do to save those trapped. Such a course of action would in my view be inherently correct. I regard some actions a personal duty and for this reason; my view is not largely limited to...
Ethics Case Study: To Rescue Others What Risk?()" answer questions: 1. What ethical dilemma? (1page, 1 reference) What ethical position related case? Include discussion theory principles position based. The ethical dilemma in this situation involves choosing whether one is willing to risk his or her own life with the purpose of saving the lives of others. The fact that the person in charge of this decision is in a safe
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