Moral Dilemmas

Start with a mind map

Several maps on this page explore how people approach moral decisions. They include the Bible, the church, conscience and situation ethics, with some setting out advantages and disadvantages. Start with a map titled Moral Dilemmas and follow its branches. Look for the reasons given for each approach, then compare them with another map on the same theme. The maps are made by GoConqr users, so their organization and emphasis can differ.

Compare choices in a scenario

Other maps focus on particular situations. One considers whether to report someone, with reasons for reporting and for not reporting. Another considers whether to spread or delete a photo, or report it to the police or school authorities. A map about a disagreement between friends sets out several possible responses. Choose a scenario and trace the reasons attached to each option before deciding how you would respond.

Use maps and questions together

There are no quizzes listed on this page, but you can still practice recalling what you have studied. After reading a map, write questions about its choices and reasons. Put the map aside and try to answer them, then return to its branches to check what you remembered. Teachers can also use the contrasting responses in a scenario map as starting points for discussion.

Place the topic in its unit

Moral Dilemmas is a section of Values and Moral Development in Ethics, citizenship and civics. The maps offer different ways into this section: some organize approaches such as conscience and situation ethics, while others set out choices in a specific situation. The page also lists flashcards. Pick a map that interests you and use its branches to guide your study.