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A teacher posts class rankings to motivate effort. Top students improve, but struggling students feel humiliated. Should rankings be public?
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Why this dilemma matters
Justice questions ask whether the law, fairness, or mercy should lead the call. Choosing “Yes. Visible standards push people to work harder” prioritises equal treatment for all; choosing “No. Motivation should not come from humiliation” gives more weight to proportionate response to one case.
Worth asking yourself
- Would you apply the same standard to yourself?
- Does context excuse the act, or just explain it?
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