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“The really difficult moral issues arise, not from a confrontation of good and evil, but from a collision between two goods” quote by Irving Kristol
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“The really difficult moral issues arise, not from a confrontation of good and evil, but from a collision between two goods”

Irving Kristol

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Source Essay: The Moral Dilemma, 1975

Moral dilemmas stem from conflicting values, not simple good versus evil battles.

In simple terms: Conflicting values cause moral dilemmas.

Key Takeaway

Weigh competing goods carefully.

Themes

ethics conflict values decisionmaking

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • personal relationships
  • legal judgments

Key Concepts

moral relativism value hierarchy trade‑offs

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which values clash in your decisions?
  • How can you prioritize competing goods?
A Different Perspective

Resolving may require compromise, not clear answers.

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