Meaning & Definition of word "Ethics"

Ethics

/ˈɛθɪks/

1. Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- Example: She had a strong sense of ethics that guided her decisions in the challenging situation.
2. The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.
- Example: The course covered various theories in ethics including utilitarianism and deontology.
3. A set of moral principles, especially as relating to a specified group, field, or profession.
- Example: The medical profession has a code of ethics that dictates appropriate behavior.
4. Standards of behavior that dictate how individuals should act towards one another.
- Example: The company's ethics require transparency and integrity in all dealings.

From Greek 'ethikos' which means 'pertaining to one's character'.

work ethics:

The principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward.

code of ethics:

A set of guidelines meant to help professionals conduct their business honestly and with integrity.

personal ethics:

An individual's own principles regarding right and wrong.

morality:

The principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

principle:

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Meaning: Ethical dilemma.

Example Sentence: Deciding whether to report the misconduct created quite an ethical dilemma for her.

Meaning: Ethics board.

Example Sentence: The new project will have to go through the ethics board for approval.