Tuesday, October 11, 2005

In Ethical Terms

Ethic-a theory of the good; the most happiness for the most members of the moral community is the ultimate good

Morals-rules or guidelines that govern how one should act to achieve the ethic

Justice-the concept of equity or balance; one should be rewarded commensurate to his effort put in, all who have equal moral weight should be treated equally, good deeds should be rewarded and bad deeds should be punished or made up for

Rights-something to which one has a claim based on his ability (physical limitations should not be considered) to do anything; this ability is morally limited when it interferes with the abilities of another person; causing harm (physical or otherwise) to another person without good cause is not within a person’s rights

Virtue-a quality that tends to achieve the ethic

Honor-respect or acknowledgement earned for doing good

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