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Ethics - Lesson 2
Ethics - Lesson 2
Definition of Morals
- morals refer to the social, cultural religious beliefs or values practiced overtime by an
individual or group which direct people to do what is customarily allowable as right or refrain
from those that society prohibits as taboo or wrong.
- morals are the rules and standards made by the society or culture which is to be followed by
us while deciding what is right. Some moral principles are here to be examined:
a. Do not cheat
b. Be loyal
c. Be patient
d. Always tell the truth
e. Be generous
Definition of Ethics
- ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of conduct of an individual or
group. it works as guiding principle as to decide what action to take either the good or the
bad.
- ethics is also known as moral philosophy. some ethical principles are:
a. Honesty
b. Loyalty
c. Respect
d. Fairness
e. Integrity