Overview
Consider a student who helps a classmate understand a difficult math problem without expecting anything in return. They feel good about helping, and it strengthens their friendship, showing the importance of community support.
The Choice
Should Liliana share the article or keep it?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 6-8
- Reading Level
- Level 8.3
- Word Count
- 299 words
- Published
- Jun 6, 2025
The Dilemma
Liliana and Nikhil were working on a group project for their science class. They had to create a presentation about renewable energy sources. Both were passionate about the topic, and they wanted to impress their teacher, Ms. Patel. As they researched, Liliana discovered a particularly interesting article that had some unique insights. She knew that if she shared it with Nikhil, their project would be stronger, but she also felt a twinge of selfishness. If she kept the article to herself, she could use it to stand out in the project, gaining more individual praise from Ms. Patel. Liliana
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
Share the article with Nikhil.
Keep the article for herself.
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
How might sharing the article affect Liliana and Nikhil's friendship?
- 3
Why might Liliana feel tempted to keep the article to herself?
- 4
How might Marcus Aurelius advise Liliana 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?
Did you like this dilemma?
Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Marcus Aurelius
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