UNIT-I

INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

 The term ethics has been derived from the greek

word ‘ethos’ which means ‘character’


 Also known as moral philosophy ,which refers to the

‘reflection of moral actions’

 It studies the moral behavior in humans and how

one should act
 DEFINITION
Ethics is a set of principles which guide us in
determining what behavior helps or harms the
sentiments of creatures

 The term ethics is interchangeably used with morality or

moral principles of a particular tradition, group or
individual

 Ethics is the philosophical study of moral values and

rules
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that involves:
 Rational

 Optimal and appropriate decision-making

 Recommending concepts of right and wrong

conduct
Ethics seeks to resolve questions dealing with
human morality such as:
 Good and evil

 Right and wrong

 Justice and crime

 DO’s DON’T’s

Ethics prescribe standards of Ethics refrain us from:

right and wrong or what humans
ought to do in terms of:
Stealing
Rights
Murder
Obligations
Assault
Benefits to society
Fraud
Fairness or specific virtues
Ethical standards includes such
as: RIGHT TO LIFE
 Approaches to the definition of ethics

 Ethics deals with what “my” feelings tell me is

right or wrong(Psychological Approach)

 Being ethical is doing what the law requires

(Philosophical Approach)

 Ethics consists of the standards of behavior our

society accepts(Sociological Approach)
 Bioethics

Professional
Ethics
Business Ethics

Application of
Ethics

Geoethics Military Ethics

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