ETHICS VS.

MORALS
(What is the difference between the two?)
PRESENTED BY: MR. DAN CLARENCE I. BACNAT
 Many people uses the
term ethics and morality
interchangeably.
“Giving to the needy”
 “Giving to the needy”
Morality: It is good to initiate to give help
to others in the midst of pandemic.
Ethical: We, as a community, should
help each others in the midst of
pandemic
“A police officer shoots
a terrorist who is about
to blow up a crowded
shopping mall.”
 “A police officer shoots a terrorist
who is about to blow up a crowded
shopping mall.”
Morality: He should not kill the terrorist
because it is immoral.
Ethical: That is the only thing to do by a
police officer in order to save others.
What is the difference between
ethics and morals?
Morality:
1. A person’s idea of morals tends to be
shaped by their environment.
2. They often provide the guiding ideas
behind ethical systems.
3. A moral person wants to do the right thing.
What is the difference between
ethics and morals?
Ethics:
1. An ethical code doesn’t have to be moral. Its
just a set of rules for people to follow.

2. An ethical code has nothing to do with a set of

beliefs. It’s a set of rules drafted by groups to
ensure members stay out of trouble and act in a
way that brings credit or good to the group.
What is the difference between
ethics and morals?

Ethics aren’t always moral … and

vice versa.
It is important to know that what is
ethical isn’t always what is moral.
An moral action can be unethical.
 ETHICS
Rules of conduct recognized in a
particular group or culture.
Society says it is the right thing to do.
Ethics are dependent on others for
definition, this tend to be consistent
within a certain context, but can vary
between contexts.
Ethics are governed by professional
and legal guidelines within a particular
time and place.
Objective
MORALS
Morality is concerned with a personal
compass of right and wrong.
We believe in something being right or
wrong.
Usually consistent, although can
change if an individual’s beliefs
change.
Morality transcends cultural norms.
Subjective
ETHICS VS. MORALS
(What is the difference between the two?)
PRESENTED BY: MR. DAN CLARENCE I. BACNAT