vocabulary Flashcards
ethics
the branch of philosophy that deals with questions of right and wrong, moral principles, and the nature of good and evil
morality
principles concerning the distinction between right & wrong or good & bad
conscience
an inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s conduct, leading to feelings of guilt or approval
values
beliefs and ideals that guide a person’s behavior and choices
dilemma
a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more options each having both positive and negative consequences
principles
fundamental beliefs that guide a person’s behavior and choices
integrity
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, even when faced with challenges or temptations
virtue
a positive trait or quality that reflects moral excellence and righteousness
moral relativism
the belief that moral judgments are subjective and vary depending on individual or cultural perspectives
moral absolutism
the belief in universal moral principles that apply to all situations and cultures
ethical dilemma
a situation in which there is a conflict between moral principles, making it difficult to determine the right course of action
egoism
the belief that individuals should prioritize their own self-interests above the interests of others
altruism
the practice of putting the interests or well-being of others before one’s own interests
social contract
an implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, often influencing moral rules
justice
fairness and equity in the treatment of individuals and distribution of resources
