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HOW TWO OPPOSING DECISIONS CAN BOTH BE THE RIGHT DECISION   Aristotle offered a slightly different take on the moral compass. He believed in virtue theory, which is about turning yourself into a virtuous person so that the “right” decisions come naturally. Aristotle believed that the human function was to be virtuous and that there… Continue Reading The Engineer’s Dilemma Part III

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T KILL PEOPLE THAT ANNOY YOU   Let us revisit the engineer’s dilemma laid out in the first segment of this essay.  However, this time, let us imagine what a layperson not familiar with philosophy would decide.  In the case of the engineer who is offered a well-paying a job to build a… Continue Reading The Engineer’s Dilemma Part II

HOW STEALING CAN BE VIRTUOUS   Suppose you are an engineer supporting your family.  However, you’ve hit tough times, money is very tight, and you don’t think you will have enough to pay your bills next month.  You then get a job offer by a major corporation to build a coal-based power plant to power… Continue Reading The Engineer’s Dilemma Part I