Ethics are a system of moral principles and a branch of philosophy which defines what is good for individuals and society. At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles. They affect how ...

Situation ethics teaches that ethical decisions should follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on a case by case basis. In situation ethics, right and wrong depend upon the ...

Deontological (duty-based) ethics are concerned with what people do, not with the consequences of their actions. Deontological (duty-based) ethics are concerned with what people do, not with the ...

Ethics are a broad way of thinking about what constitutes a good life and how to live one. They address questions of right and wrong, making good decisions, and the character or attributes necessary ...

Human beings have been fighting each other since prehistoric times, and people have been discussing the rights and wrongs of it for almost as long. This section of the BBC Ethics site covers a wide ...

The Markkula Center’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework is a tool designed to 1) help users see and identify a broader set of ethical issues than they would have without it, and 2) guide users through ...