What is Ethics?

Ethics is the branch of philosophy that examines right

and wrong moral behavior, moral concepts (such as
justice, virtue, duty) and moral language.
Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy
that "involves systematizing, defending, and
recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior".
The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concerns
matters of value, and thus comprises the branch of
philosophy called axiology.

Golden Rule
“Prescribes that we should treat others the way we want
to be treated. “

Origin

The word "ethics" is derived from the Greek word

ethos (character, behavior, custom), and from the Latin
word mores (the customs, norms, and behaviors that are
acceptable to a society or social group, morality).

Together, they combine to define how individuals

choose to interact with one another. In philosophy, ethics
defines what is good for the individual and for society
and establishes the nature of duties that people owe
themselves and one another.

Where do Ethics come from?

They come from society and the collective beliefs and

values of its citizens. But, more specifically, ethics also
come from those individuals willing to make difficult
choices and think about big questions: good and bad,
right and wrong.