Difficult choices Quote by Martin Cohen
““ethics is not about platitudes, let alone tautologies, logic or mathematics, but about difficult choices - dilemmas.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Philosophy of Ethics, 1995
Ethics deals with tough decisions, not abstract rules or pure logic.
In simple terms: Ethics is about hard choices.
Key Takeaway
Focus on real dilemmas.
Themes
ethics
decision making
dilemmas
Mood
thoughtful
practical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical ethics
- business ethics
- public policy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
practical reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- What difficult choice are you facing?
- How do you prioritize values?
A Different Perspective
Abstract theories may miss practical complexities.
![“There was a real choice when [Barack Obama] became president. It was a very difficult choice - to say, "We're not going to hold senior officials to account with the same laws that every other citizen in the country is held to," or "This is a nation that believes in the rule of law."” quote by Edward Snowden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/104/edward-snowden-555_accounts_there-was-a-real-choice-when-barack-obam_27838.jpg)
