Josiah Was Managing a Factory in India, and Had a Decision

question 47

Multiple Choice

Josiah was managing a factory in India, and had a decision to make. The factory used child labor, which he disapproved of, but he knew the families of these children might starve without their income. This situation, in which none of the available alternatives seems morally acceptable, is called

• A) an ethical dilemma.
• B) noblesse oblige.
• C) the tragedy of the commons.
• D) the free rider problem.

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