Ethics philosophy
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
Areas within Ethics philosophy
Epistemology
Knowledge, belief, evidence and justification.
5 wordsEthics
Moral values, duties, consequences and character.
2 wordsLogic
Valid inference, argument structure and formal reasoning.
5 wordsAesthetics
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
2 wordsEthics philosophy
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
10 wordsGeneral philosophy
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
81 wordsMetaphysics
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
4 wordsLogic and argument
Validity, inference, propositions, arguments and formal reasoning.
92 wordsPhilosophy of mind
Mind, consciousness, perception, mental states and personal identity.
191 wordsPolitical philosophy
Justice, liberty, authority, rights and the legitimacy of political institutions.
80 wordsPhilosophy of science
Scientific explanation, evidence, causation, theory and scientific knowledge.
388 words10 featured terms
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the philosophical study of moral values and rules
Moral philosophynounthe philosophical study of moral values and rules
Bioethicsnounthe branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences
Casuistrynounmoral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
Endaemonismnounan ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason
Ethical nihilismnounthe meta-ethical view that nothing is intrinsically moral or immoral.; "The moral nihilism of celebrity culture is played out on reality televis…
Eudemonismnounan ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason
Hedonismnounan ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
Moral nihilismnounthe meta-ethical view that nothing is intrinsically moral or immoral.; "The moral nihilism of celebrity culture is played out on reality televis…
Probabilismnouna Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that they wish even thoug…