Definition of ethics
- A body of prescriptions and prohibitions , do's and dont's.
- Ethics may be styled as the art of self government.
- The minimum standard of conduct derived from the philosophical and religious traditions of society.
- Ethics is concerned about what is right , fair , just or good , about what we ought to do.
Ethics refers to
- Branch of philosophy which seeks to address issues related to concepts of right and wrong .
- Branch of philosophy that is concerned with human conduct and behaviour.
- Examination of our moral judgements.
- An attempt to help humans in leading good life by applying moral principles .
- Life is always good , choices are bad.
Ethics enquires into
- Human actions , motives , intentions , voluntary actions and so on.
- Questions such as what is virtue , law , duty ? What obligations are common to all ?
Source of ethics
- God and religion
- Human conscience
- A rational moral cost benefit analysis of action and their effects.
- The example of good human beings (role models)
- Political power (laws made by state or government)
Generally ethics are classifies into three common categories
- Common morality : it is a set of moral benefits shared by almost everyone.
- Personal ethics and morality : it is a set of moral beliefs that a person holds .
- Professional ethics : it is the set of moral standards adopted by professionals like doctors , engineers , etc.
Ethical literacy
- Comprehending complex ethical issues.
- Ability to comprehend the consequences of one's action .
Ethical skills and competencies
- Be knowledgeable of ethical principles.
- Recognize and promote constitutional principles of equality , fairness , etc.
- Respect the law , serve the public law .
- Respect and protect privileged information (confidentiality).
- Embrace and promote ethical behaviour .
- Refuse to do something unethical .
- Maintain truthfulness and honesty.
- Be responsible for one's behaviour .
- Engage in ethical reasoning.
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