Overview
Think about a school where students are expected to follow rules like respecting others and being honest. If a student chooses to ignore these rules, they not only hurt others but also risk their own standing in the community.
The Choice
Should Chloe use pre-made presentations or not?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 6-8
- Reading Level
- Level 8
- Word Count
- 319 words
- Published
- Jun 7, 2025
The Dilemma
Chloe and Ren were working on a group project for their history class, tasked with creating a presentation about ancient civilizations. They were both excited and wanted to impress their teacher, Mr. Thompson. During their research, Chloe stumbled upon a website that offered pre-made presentations for a small fee. It was tempting because it would save them a lot of time and effort, and the presentations looked professional. However, Chloe remembered the school's honor code, which emphasized honesty and originality in students' work. She knew that using the pre-made presentation would be against the rules, but the pressure to perform well was strong, especially since Ren was counting on her. Ren, unaware of Chloe's discovery, suggested they could finish faster if they found a shortcut. Chloe Every option has its cost.
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Use pre-made presentations.
Create their own presentation.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers – the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
What would you do, and why?
- 2
What are the potential consequences of using the pre-made presentation?
- 3
How might Chloe feel if she chooses to stick to the honor code?
- 4
How might Epictetus advise Chloe in this situation?
- 5
Can you recall a time in your own life when you faced a somewhat similar choice or feeling? What did you do?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Epictetus
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