Hare's Dilemma

Hare’s Dilemma illustrates a moral challenge faced when someone witnesses wrongdoing but faces conflicting duties: to report the behavior, which benefits society, or to respect confidentiality or personal loyalty. It highlights the tension between the duty to uphold justice and the obligation to maintain trust or privacy. For example, a therapist might hear a client reveal harmful intentions; reporting could stop harm but breach confidentiality. The dilemma underscores the complexity of ethical decision-making, where balancing competing moral principles requires careful consideration of the consequences, duties, and values involved.