AJ 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Applied Ethics, Supererogation
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Defining what words may be: principles and ethics are also used in daily discussions. For example, when elected officials use their positions for personal gain, or when lawmakers take bribes from special interest groups, they are described as unethical. If an individual does a good deed, is involved in charitable acts or personal sacrifice, or is taking a stand against corruption, we may identify the individual as a virtuous person. We often use the words ethics and morality interchangeably. This makes sense as both come from similar heart meanings. The greek word ethos refers to culture (behavioral practices) or character, and morality is a latin-based concept of a similar definition. Morality and ethics: morality and morality refer to what is known as ethical behavior (immorality refers to unethical behaviour. ) The term " morality" is often used to describe someone who lacks the ability to make rational choices and differentiate between right and wrong.
