A difficult choice between two moral principles that are in conflict with one another is known as a/an:
A) ethical relativism
B) situational ethics
C) ethical dilemma
D) conflict ethics

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An ethical dilemma refers to a situation where there are two moral principles that are in conflict with one another, and where choosing one principle over the other will result in breaching the other principle. This kind of situation requires careful ethical analysis and decision-making, considering the ethical implications of each option and choosing the option that maximizes the ethical values at stake.

A Difficult Choice Between Two Moral Principles That Are in Conflict