Unveiling The Depth Of Ethics: Values, Principles, And Moral Philosophies
Ethics, the study of morality, encompasses various terms: values (beliefs shaping ethics), principles (guidelines for ethical conduct), virtues (desirable character traits), and vices (negative character traits). Morality, guided by principles, distinguishes right from wrong. Ethical theories include: Deontology (emphasizing rules and duties), Teleology (maximizing beneficial consequences), Utilitarianism (pursuing greatest happiness), Kantianism (universal moral laws), Virtue…