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Meaning of Heinz dilemma | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A thought experiment in ethics, involving a dilemma of whether saving a life justifies theft or other illegal activities.

Examples

“This study of the Heinz dilemma has led to the literature on the ethics of care. The Heinz dilemma is about a man who considers stealing a drug that he cannot afford to buy in order to save the life of his wife.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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