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Ethic
Ethic (pronunciation: /ˈɛθɪk/) is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. The term comes from the Greek word "ethikos", which means "character".
Etymology
The term Ethic is derived from the Ancient Greek word "ethikos" (ἠθικός), which is derived from "ethos" meaning "character" or "nature".
Related Terms
- Moral Philosophy: Another term for ethics, especially in a more academic context.
- Virtue Ethics: A philosophical approach to ethics that emphasizes an individual's character as the key element of ethical thinking.
- Deontological Ethics: A branch of ethics that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to a rule or rules.
- Consequentialism: An ethical theory that judges actions solely on the basis of their consequences.
- Utilitarianism: A theory in normative ethics which states that the best action is the one that maximizes utility.
- Bioethics: The study of the ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine.
- Business Ethics: The study of proper business policies and practices regarding potentially controversial issues.
- Environmental Ethics: A part of philosophy that considers the moral relations between human beings and their natural environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethic
- Wikipedia's article - Ethic
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