Ethics: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethics

 

[ หˆษ›ฮธษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

moral philosophy

Ethics is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. It addresses questions about what is good and bad, right and wrong, and the responsibilities of individuals towards themselves and others.

Synonyms

moral philosophy, moral principles, moral values

Examples of usage

  • Studying ethics helps us understand moral dilemmas.
  • Ethics plays a crucial role in decision-making processes.
  • Ethics guides us in determining what is morally acceptable.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethics" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รฉtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅˆเคคเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ethik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ etika

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ etyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€ซ็†ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉthique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รฉtica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œค๋ฆฌํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎู„ุงู‚ูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ etika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผฆ็†ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ etika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ siรฐfrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รฉtica

Etymology

The word 'ethics' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'ethikos', meaning 'moral character or nature'. The study of ethics dates back to ancient civilizations, with philosophers like Aristotle and Confucius contributing to the development of ethical theories. Ethics continues to be a fundamental aspect of philosophical inquiry and human behavior.

See also: ethical, ethically, unethical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,832, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.