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Ethics is a system of moral principles. They affect how people make decisions and lead their lives. Ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as moral philosophy.
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The term is derived from the Greek word ethos which can mean custom, habit, character or disposition.
‘Ethics’ is a system of accepted beliefs, mores and values, which influence human behaviour. More specifically, it is a system based on morals. Thus, ethics is the study of what is morally right, and what is not.
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Ethics is a set of standards that a society places on itself and which helps guide behaviour, choices and actions.
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Ethics covers the following dilemmas:
how to live a good life
our rights and responsibilities
the language of right and wrong
moral decisions – what is good and bad?
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Concepts of ethics have been derived generally from religions, philosophies and cultures.