Difference between revisions of "Ethics"
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| − | '''Ethics''' are a system of [[values]] that people ascribe to certain actions or beliefs. People derive codes of ethics from several sources, among them being | + | '''Ethics''' are a system of [[values]] that people ascribe to certain actions or beliefs. Ethics is generally considered to be one of the main branches of philosophy. |
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| + | Different schools of ethical thought arise from different areas. [[Religion]] plays a central role in ethics. The ethics of most people come directly from their religious upbringing, or lack thereof. Many people believe that the best forms are at the very least derived from [[religion]], if not identical to the teachings of the religion they subscribe to. | ||
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| + | People also derive codes of ethics from several other sources, among them being personal values, personal gain, and what things harm other people. There are many philosophical schools of ethics. Some meta-ethicists deny the objectivity of right and wrong, but more rational schools of thought generally prevail. | ||
In [[legal]] terminology, ethics means relating to [[moral]] action and conduct; professionally right; conforming to professional standards. | In [[legal]] terminology, ethics means relating to [[moral]] action and conduct; professionally right; conforming to professional standards. | ||
Revision as of 17:04, November 14, 2008
Ethics are a system of values that people ascribe to certain actions or beliefs. Ethics is generally considered to be one of the main branches of philosophy.
Different schools of ethical thought arise from different areas. Religion plays a central role in ethics. The ethics of most people come directly from their religious upbringing, or lack thereof. Many people believe that the best forms are at the very least derived from religion, if not identical to the teachings of the religion they subscribe to.
People also derive codes of ethics from several other sources, among them being personal values, personal gain, and what things harm other people. There are many philosophical schools of ethics. Some meta-ethicists deny the objectivity of right and wrong, but more rational schools of thought generally prevail.
In legal terminology, ethics means relating to moral action and conduct; professionally right; conforming to professional standards.
