Heinz Dilemma
Definition
A hypothetical scenario used in Lawrence Kohlberg's studies on moral development. It involves a man named Heinz who must decide whether to steal a drug he cannot afford in order to save his wife's life.
Analogy
The Heinz Dilemma is like a complex puzzle with no clear solution. Each person may approach it differently based on their own understanding and interpretation of what is morally right or wrong.
Theoretical Perspectives
The Heinz DilemmaStudy And Research Findings
Study and Research FindingsRelated terms
Dilemma Discussion Method: An educational strategy where students are presented with a dilemma and then discuss possible solutions which helps them develop problem-solving skills.
Moral Reasoning: The process through which individuals try to determine the difference between what is right and what is wrong by using logic.
Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development: A theory proposed by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg that explains how people develop morally.
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