Abstract

There are two definitions for ethics. The first is that it is the study of "well founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what human ought to do," usually with reference to duties pertaining to rights, benefits to society, justice, or particular qualities.For instance, the term "ethics" refers to the rules that forbid engaging in rape, theft, murder, violence, bystander behavior, or fraud."Ethics standards also include those that enjoin virtues of honesty,compassion,and loyalty" .Furthermore, norms pertaining to rights—such as the rights to privacy, freedom, and life—are included in ethical standards."Such standers are adequate because these are supported by consistent and well founded reasons" ."Second, ethics is the study and refinement of one's moral principles."Feelings, laws, and social norms can deviate from what is ethical" .Therefore, it's essential to continuously assess one's standards to ensure that Therefore, it's important to regularly assess one's standards to make sure they're fair and well-founded."Ethics are also means,then,the continuous effort of studying our own moral beliefs and conduct and striving to ensure that we, and the institutions we help to shape live up to standers that one reasonable and solidly based" .

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