Heinz dilemma

The Heinz dilemma is a moral scenario used to explore ethics and decision-making. It describes a situation where a man named Heinz considers stealing medicine he cannot afford to save his dying wife. The dilemma prompts individuals to think about whether Heinz’s actions are justified and what principles, like the value of human life versus property rights, should guide moral choices. It helps analyze how people make difficult ethical decisions in complex, real-life situations, highlighting conflicts between laws, morals, and personal values.