¶ … Ethics Case Study: To Rescue Others What Risk?()" answer questions: 1. What ethical dilemma? (1page, 1 reference) What ethical position related case? Include discussion theory principles position based. The ethical dilemma in this situation involves choosing whether one is willing to risk his or her own life with the purpose of saving the lives of others. The fact that the person in charge of this decision is in a safe position while having to engage in saving others involves a significant amount of risk further contributes to making matters even more confusing.

Most people prefer to believe that the world is a fair place and that the current position of civilization means that individuals have a more complex understanding of their role in the world. Morality is, however, not as prized as some people are inclined to believe and while many are probable to claim that they would be unhesitant about risking...

I believe that one's position in such a condition is especially important: John and Margaret are more likely to be willing to risk their lives as a result of their jobs while Joseph puts his life and the lives of those close to him first. If I were to be in Joseph's position I would probably be hesitant about going in the burning building and if I were a doctor or a registered nurse I would feel that it is my mission to help people and thus to attempt to save the lives of those in the burning building.
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