What is the Heinz dilemma?

Answer by  Bronagh (666)

The "Heinz dilemma" is a basic philosophical question that tests individual views of morality. A man named Heinz has an ill wife. She needs an extremely expensive drug to treat her illness, but Heinz cannot afford it, and the drug maker will not give it to him for free. Is he morally correct if he steals the drug?

Answer by  Brian94588 (304)

It is a question about individual views on morals or ethics. Should you steal a drug that you can't afford, but that might save a loved one's life? Does it matter if the price of the drug is much more than it costs to produce? What if stealing the drug means somebody else can't have it?