ethics

Meanings

• noun

  Principles of conduct governing an individual or group's behavior or the working of an organization.

  - "The ethics of journalism require truthfulness and fairness."
  - "The company's ethics code outlines acceptable business practices."

• noun

  A branch of knowledge dealing with the principles of conduct.

  - "He studied ethics as part of his philosophy degree."
  - "The ethics of a society are shaped by its values and traditions."

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Synonyms

moral philosophy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ethics
ethics , aesthetics , matrics , metrics

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Variants

List of all variants of ethics that leads to same result
ethic , ethics , situation ethics , situational ethics , code of ethics , Protestant ethic , Protestant ethics , work ethic , work ethics

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Etymology

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From Greek ethos 'character, disposition', ethikos 'pertaining to character'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ethics' comes from the Greek word 'ethos', which means 'character' or 'disposition'.

2. The oldest known ethical text is the Egyptian 'Maxims of Ptahhotep', which dates back to around 2500 BCE.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that ethical behavior was essential for maintaining a healthy society.

4. The word 'ethics' is related to the word 'aesthetics', which deals with the appreciation of beauty and art.

5. In many cultures, ethical behavior is considered a moral obligation rather than a choice.

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Related Concepts

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1. moral philosophy: The branch of philosophy that deals with moral values, moral problems, and the distinction between moral and immoral conduct.

2. business ethics: A set of moral principles that businesses and business leaders are expected to follow.

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Culture

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Ethics have been a topic of philosophical inquiry since ancient times. They have been explored in various literary, artistic, and musical works, such as Plato's Republic, Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, and Beethoven's Morpheus and Calliope sonatas.

How to Memorize "ethics"

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   - Imagine a group of people working together, each following a set of principles to ensure fairness and honesty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ethics' with 'morals' and 'values'.
   - Think of ethics as a set of guidelines for good behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PEACE' to remember the five main principles of ethics: Principle of Autonomy, Principle of Beneficence, Principle of Non-Maleficence, Principle of Justice, and Principle of Fidelity.

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