ethics
/'eθiks/
Definition
- Noun:
- The philosophical study of moral values and rules: "Ethics" refers to the branch of philosophy concerned with systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.
- A set of moral principles or values: "Ethics" can also denote the specific moral principles or code of conduct governing a person's behavior or the activities of a group or profession.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The course on medical ethics explores difficult questions about patient autonomy.
- His business practices were questioned because they violated the company's ethics.
- Journalistic ethics require reporters to verify their sources.
Advanced Usage
- "Professional ethics": the moral rules and standards governing the conduct of individuals in a particular profession.
- A lawyer's professional ethics forbid revealing confidential client information.
- "Work ethic": a principle that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability to strengthen character.
- She is known for her strong work ethic and dedication.
- "Ethics committee": a group appointed to consider ethical issues.
- The hospital's ethics committee reviewed the controversial case.
Variants and Related Words
- Ethical (adj): relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
- It was not ethical to use the data without consent.
- Unethical (adj): not morally correct.
- The experiment was deemed unethical and was stopped.
- Ethicist (n): a person who specializes in or writes on ethics.
- The ethicist was consulted for her opinion on the policy.
Synonyms
- Morality: principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong.
- Principles: a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or conduct.
- Values: a person's principles or standards of behavior.
Related Phrases
- Code of ethics: a written set of guidelines issued by an organization to its workers and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards.
- All employees must sign and adhere to the firm's code of ethics.
- Ethical dilemma: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, both of which are morally unacceptable or favorable.
- The doctor faced an ethical dilemma regarding the patient's treatment.
Noun
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the philosophical study of moral values and rules
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motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
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