All moral dilemmas
Browse 508 moral dilemmas. Filter by category. Sort by divisivity — how close the world is to a 50/50 split.
When the state fails, faith groups can run food, shelter, and clinics. Is that a solution or a danger?
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A fast fashion ban would cut pollution but destroy millions of low-wage garment jobs in developing countries. Do you support it?
You run admissions at a top university. Removing legacy preference fills more seats with high-achievers but cuts vital donor funding. Do you end it?
A school pays students cash for A grades. Engagement soars, but only wealthy families can afford tutors to qualify. Do you support the program?
A gifted student from a poor family wins a scholarship to an elite school. Should they accept, or stay to lift their struggling local school?
A student worked harder than anyone but still failed. Another barely tried and aced it. Both can only pass one. Who deserves it?
You failed two subjects but your parents sacrificed a lot for your education. Do you hide the grades to protect their peace, or confess immediately?
A student with a chronic illness needs their phone to monitor health alerts. A blanket classroom ban applies to everyone. Should the rule bend?
Your school wants to post ranked academic scores publicly to motivate students. You're a teacher who knows it crushes low-ranked kids. Do you comply?
A convicted fraudster who stole from charities applies for a job at your nonprofit. They have a flawless record for 8 years. Do you hire them?
A law you consider deeply unjust is enforced selectively against the poor. Do you publicly break it to force a legal challenge, knowing you'll likely escape consequences due to your privilege?
Governments cap personal flights at 3 per lifetime to cut emissions. Your one remaining flight: attend your sibling's wedding abroad or visit a dying parent?
A government grant funds an art exhibit that many taxpayers find deeply offensive. Should public money ever fund art that divides society?
A comedy show is cancelled for jokes regulators deem hateful. The comedian insists it's satire. Who decides where the line is?
You're the only juror who speaks the defendant's language fluently. Refusing duty means a mistrial. Do you serve despite a personal conflict of interest?
Should voting be legally mandatory for all citizens — even those who feel no candidate represents them?
A national crisis triggers a draft. You qualify but have a young child. Do you report or claim exemption knowing others without children will go instead?
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