ETHICS
"Ethics" originates from the Greek word
It is the process of thinking about what is right and wrong
Moral reasoning
"morality" comes from the Latin moralis, which means
customs or manners
It is the idea that the rightness or wrongness of actions depends on their outcomes or consequences
Consequentialism
It ask the question is the "what to do."
Ethics
It is a situation where we must choose between two actions with both good and bad aspects
Moral Dilemma
Violating rules creates conflict and disrupts peace within the group.
Interferes Harmony
Breaking rules leads to punishments or negative outcomes, reinforcing accountability.
Keeps consequences
it says that the right action is the one that brings the most happiness or benefit to most people.
Utilitarianism
It focuses on the fair distribution of resources and benefits within society.
Distributive Justice
Virtue ethics argues that ethical behavior comes from being a good person rather than following rules or evaluating consequences.
Character Over Action
A type of deontology that believe we have moral duties (like telling the truth) that must be followed, regardless of the results.
Duty-based Ethics
It is essential to maintain social order and ensure that individuals have their rights recognized and protected
Justice
It focuses on repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior.
Restorative Justice
It emphasizes the need for equality and fair treatment for all individuals, particularly marginalized groups.
Social Justice
It the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death
Human Rights
The right to personal freedom, including freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention.
Right to liberty and security
This is a rule from philosopher Immanuel Kant that says you should act only in ways that you believe everyone should act.
Categorical Imperative
He argued that rational principles must guide moral actions and that individuals should always treat others as ends in themselves, not merely as means to an end.
Immanuel Kant
Aristotle emphasized the importance of developing good character traits to achieve eudaimonia. Which means.
Human Floursihing
Rules that help maintain structure and predictability, reducing confusion and ensuring society functions smoothly.
Law and order
Violating rules creates conflict and disrupts peace within the group.
Interferes Harmony
It involves the practical application of ethical principles to specific issues or fields, such as business, medicine, and environmental concerns.
Applied Ethics
It explores the nature of ethical statements and judgments. It addresses questions such as: "What do we mean when we say something is right or wrong?"
Meta Ethics
Continued disregard for rules maintains chaos and instability, hindering progress.
Stalls Progress