Ética (en. Ethics)
/ˈetika/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Study of human behavior and its moral principles.
Ethics studies human actions and their impact on society.
La ética estudia las acciones humanas y su impacto en la sociedad.
Set of norms that regulate behavior within an organization.
The company has a code of ethics that all employees must follow.
La empresa tiene un código ético que todos los empleados deben seguir.
Discipline that deals with what is good or bad in human conduct.
Philosophers have debated ethics for centuries.
Los filósofos han debatido sobre la ética durante siglos.
Etymology
The word 'ethics' comes from the Greek 'ethikós', which means 'related to habits'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
professional ethics
principles that govern behavior in the workplace.
ética profesional
code of ethics
document that establishes moral standards in an organization.
código de ética
ethics of research
standards that must be followed when conducting research.
ética de la investigación
Related Words
moral
System of principles and values that govern a person or society.
moral
deontology
Study of the duties and norms of conduct in a profession.
deontología
integrity
Adherence to moral and ethical principles.
integridad
Slang Meanings
Flexible ethics
When talking about flexible ethics, it refers to how some people adjust their principles according to the situation.
Cuando se habla de ética flexible, se refiere a cómo algunas personas ajustan sus principios según la situación.
Convenience ethics
Some criticize those who follow convenience ethics instead of solid principles.
Algunos critican a quienes siguen una ética de conveniencia en lugar de principios sólidos.