1. Noun
The science of human duty; the body of rules of duty drawn from this science; a particular system of principles and rules concerting duty, whether true or false; rules of practice in respect to a single class of human actions; as, political or social ethics; medical ethics.
2. noun
The study of what is right, wrong, good or fair.
The study of moral principles, values, duties and conduct.
3. Noun
the philosophical study of moral values and rules
Vocabulary classified under Philosophy
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