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The Moral Principle and the Material Interest
In this thought-provoking moral story, a Moral Principle and a Material Interest confront each other on a narrow bridge, leading to a standoff over who should yield. The Moral Principle proposes drawing lots or even sacrificing itself to avoid conflict, but the Material Interest remains steadfast, fearing the consequences of such an act. Ultimately, the encounter reveals the tension between ethical values and self-interest, emphasizing the lessons from moral stories that challenge our understanding of right and wrong.
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Reveal Moral
"The story illustrates that moral principles can be easily compromised when faced with the unyielding nature of material interests."
Quick Facts
- Age Group
- adult
- Theme
- conflict between ethics and self-interestthe struggle for dominancethe nature of sacrifice
- Characters
- Moral PrincipleMaterial Interest
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