Ethics

Ethics

Of or relating to a branch of philosophy that focuses on human morality. It involves analyzing concepts of right and wrong conduct an behavior based on one's own morals.

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Ethics

Theory that non-consequentialist principles must be applied in the form of rules, and that such rules determine whether particular acts are right or wrong. Contrast with act deontology. See also act ...

Utilitarianism

Philosophy; Ethics

A conception of the moral life in terms of means-to-ends reasoning. An act or rule is right insofar as it produces or leads to the maximisation of good consequences (utility). See act utilitarianism ...

Veracity

Philosophy; Ethics

The principle that one should tell the truth ("honesty is the best policy").

Virtues

Philosophy; Ethics

Positive ethical/character traits, such as benevolence, confidential-ness, fairness, faithfulness, gratefulness, non-deceptiveness (truthfulness), nonmalevolence. Virtues correspond to principles or ...

Fidelity

Philosophy; Ethics

The principle that one should keep one's promises.

Nonmaleficence

Philosophy; Ethics

Moral principle that one should refrain from harming others ("first, do no harm"). Compare with beneficence.

Morality

Philosophy; Ethics

The science of human duty; the rules of human conduct. The function of morality is "to combat the deleterious consequences of human sympathies" (Beauchamp). Its aim is "to contribute to betterment -- ...