How to solve a moral dilemma

Question 1

7 step procedure for moral judgement

Answer 1

1: what decision am I faced with?
2: Whose rights, interests or wishes are involved?
3: Who is making the decision?
4: Do I need more info to make the decision?
5: What are the arguments?
6: What is my final conclusion?
7: How do I feel about this decision?

Question 2

What is a moral dilemma?

Answer 2

Conflicting rights, interests or wishes of different parties

Question 3

how to qualify arguments?

Answer 3

• RIghts-based
• consequence based
• fact
• excuse

Question 4

Toulmin model

Answer 4

= good argument to suceed: provide good justification

Backing: neighbor has 2 dogs

warrant: dogs bark and howl

Grounds: I hear barking
Qualifier: so chances are…
claim: dogs are nearby

rebuttal: unless it is a wolf or cayote