ethics

Definition/Scope: (1) Discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation; (2) a set of moral principles or values; a theory or system of moral values; the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group.

Used For:

moral philosophy
morality
morals

Broader Terms:

philosophy

Narrower Terms:

betrayal
character
conduct of life
corruption
cruelty
discipline
environmental ethics
immorality
mercy
military ethics
peace
police ethics
professional ethics
religion
responsibility
sexual ethics
situation ethics
social ethics
vice
work ethic

Related Terms:

disclosure of information
values