Question

Imagine this ethical dilemma of science: a small number of laboratory-bred animals must suffer or be killed in order to test a new treatment for pancreatic cancer that may help a large number of humans extend their lifespan. the decision to sacrifice the animals would be an example of ___________.

Answer 1

This is an example of a moral dilemma. A moral dilemma is a situation where you are asked to choose between two different situations in which moral reasoning is required in your decision making. Here, the moral reasoning comes down to killing animals for the benefit of human life.