Do they take an extreme action that will cost one member of the group her life? Or, do they do nothing, knowing that chances are good that none of them will survive if that choice of action is taken.
The group has to make an extremely difficult decision. There is no way of removing the person who is stuck so that the individual will survive. Everyone will perish if the person isn’t removed from the entrance. Water starts rising in the cave due to high tide or heavy rainfall. One person gets stuck in the only way in or out of an enclosed space, such as a cave. If truth is a guiding principle of his morality, he’s likely to tell both of his friends what he knows and hope that they don’t blame him for any negative consequences they experience as a result of telling the truth.Ĭonsider a situation in which a group of people are enjoying an outdoor adventure together. 
In this situation, Michael has to weigh the variables in the situation to make the decision he feels is best.
Should Michael speak up to both Daniel and Roger? Does he remain silent and hope his knowledge is never discovered?. Should Michael tell Daniel what he knows about Roger and Phyllis? Does that fact that Daniel asked him a direct question have an impact on what Michael should do?. 
Should Michael reveal to Roger that Phyllis is married?. 
No matter who he tells, he knows that it is going to end up hurting one, if not both friends. What should Michael do in this ethical dilemma? To whom does Michael owe greater friendship or loyalty in this situation?. Since Daniel and his wife share many friends and contacts with Michael, Daniel asks if Michael has heard anything regarding an affair. Daniel suspects his wife is having an affair. Michael is deciding whether to tell Roger that Phyllis is married when he receives a call from Daniel. Unknown to Roger, Michael observed them at a restaurant several days ago and realized Phyllis is the wife of his other friend Daniel. 
He is convinced this is a long term relationship. Roger has recently met and started dating a wonderful lady named Phyllis. Michael had several friends including Roger and Daniel. Ethical Dilemmas in Personal Relationships
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