Ethics

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Ethics Definition

The philosophical study of moral values and rules. Ethics is a general term for what is often described as the "science of morality". The Western tradition of ethics is sometimes called moral philosophy. This is one of the three major branches of philosophy, alongside metaphysics and logic.

Ethics Synonyms

Ethics

Terms in Ethics category

Biomedical Ethics
Clinical Ethics
Research Ethics