Questions tagged [ethics]

StormGlider Sat Jan 18 2025 | 5 answers 697

Act utilitarianism in ethics is a moral philosophy that judges the correctness of an action based on its ability to promote happiness or reduce suffering. It focuses on the consequences of individual actions, evaluating them according to the overall utility or happiness they produce.

Carolina Wed Jan 15 2025 | 7 answers 1834

I want to understand the concept of ethics and see some real-life instances that illustrate it.

Daniele Tue Jan 14 2025 | 6 answers 1581

I'm trying to understand the origins of situation ethics. I want to know when this concept or movement started to emerge.

MysterylitRapture Tue Jan 14 2025 | 7 answers 1742

I'm interested in understanding how ethical standards and principles have changed and developed throughout history. Have they adapted to social, cultural, and technological advancements? Or have they remained largely unchanged?

Andrea Mon Jan 13 2025 | 6 answers 934

I'm interested in knowing the origin of ethics. Specifically, I want to understand when the concept of ethics first emerged in human society.