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Applied ethics
Anthropological ethics
Social ethics
Individual ethics
Introduction
application, which has been the main role of ethics since the time of
Aristotle.
Applied Ethics
Anthropological Orientation
Applied Ethics
Applied ethics is the actual application of ethical theory for the purpose of
choosing an ethical action in a given issue. It is the attempt to incorporate ethical
theory into all kinds of practical areas of human life .
Biomedical and environmental ethics delve into health, welfare, and the
responsibilities we have towards other people and our environment.
Applied Ethics cont…d
stated goal.
community at large.
Customers
Employees
Society and
The ecosystem
Anthropological Orientation
Some ethical systems prefer to emphasize personal advantage over that
of society. An individual’s life goals often differ from the interests and
Social ethics
Individual ethics
Social Ethics
Social ethics attempts to find values that are generally accepted by the
and at the same time presents its form to the outside world.
conduct.
Individual Ethics
This area of ethics is concerned with the well-being of individuals, in
employees.