ethics

Definitions

1. Morality.
   countable, uncountable
2. ethic
3. the state or quality of being without morality or of being indifferent to moral standards. — amoralist, n. — amoral, adj.
   n
4. The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
   countable, uncountable
5. ethics; morality
6. the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion. — axiologist, n. — axiological, adj.
   n
7. The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
   countable, uncountable
8. feminine singular of ético
9. the branch of philosophy concerned with ethics, especially that branch dealing with duty, moral obligation, and right action. — deontologist, n. — deontological, adj.
   n
10. the ethical doctrine that the basis of morality lies in the tendency of right actions to produce happiness, especially in a life governed by reason rather than pleasure. — eudemonist, eudaemonist, n.
    n
11. a branch of philosophy concerned with the foundations of ethics and especially with the definition of ethical terms and the nature of moral discourse.
12. the practice of morality, as distinct from religion. — moralist, n. — moralistic, adj.
    n
13. sensualism. — sensationalist, n.
    n
14. the doctrine that the good is to be judged only by or through the gratifleation of the senses. Also called sensationalism.
15. the belief or doctrine that the conscience is the repository of the laws of right and wrong. See also health.
16. the ethical doctrine that virtue is based upon utility and that behavior should have as its goal the procurement of the greatest happiness for the greatest number of persons. — utilitarian, n., adj.

Equivalents

Examples

“Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.”

“The professor teaches a course on business ethics.”

“Medical ethics require⟳ doctors to prioritize patient welfare.”

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