Larry's house has caught fire, and he is trapped inside. The neighbors called 911. Two firefighters and one of the neighbors (an accountant)entered the house in an attempt to save Larry. Another neighbor tore away the screening around Larry's porch so that his dog could run to safety. The neighbor who tore away the screening hesitated at first because he was of the belief that it was wrong to destroy another's property. At the same time, he also was of the belief that he should attempt to rescue the dog. These conflicting beliefs constituted a(n)_______________.
A)"contradiction of values"
B)supererogatory duty
C)ethical dilemma
D)legal contradiction

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The conflicting beliefs about whether to destroy property to save the dog or to refrain from damaging someone else's property represent an ethical dilemma, where the neighbor is torn between two moral imperatives.

Larry's House Has Caught Fire, and He Is Trapped Inside