Ethics Good and Evil Definitions Flashcards
Utilitarian
choice made for the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people
conscience
an inner voice which keeps a person on the right track, a sense of right and wrong
free will
the human ability to make free choices
morality
principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong
good
that which is morally right, beneficial, and to our advantage
evil
that which is considering immoral wicked, and wrong
forgiveness
to grant pardon for a wrongdoer
justice
fairness, everyone has equal opportunities and provisions
punishment
a penalty given to someone who has committed a crime
sin
deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral code
suffering
pain or distress caused by illness, injury or loss. can be spiritual, emotional, physical or psycological