Meaning of moral circle | Babel Free
Definitions
The range of beings considered by an individual or culture to merit moral consideration.
Examples
“"[...] it’s called humanity’s expanding moral circle. The circle is the imaginary boundary we draw⟳ around those we consider⟳ worthy of moral consideration. Over the centuries, it’s expanded to include⟳ many people who were previously left out of it. As they were brought into the circle, those people won rights. Slavery was abolished. Women got the vote⟳. Same-sex marriage was legalized."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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