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are morals your own personal ethics?

2007-01-09 18:47:16 · 13 answers · asked by chinacat 3 in Entertainment & Music Polls & Surveys

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*Ethic - A general idea or belif that influences people's behaviour and attitudes.
E.g : The old ethic of hard work has given way to a new ethic instant gratification.

Moral - Relating to principles of what is right and wrong behavior, and with the different between good and evil.
E.g : It is easy to have an opinion on a moral issue like the death penalty murder.

2007-01-09 19:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by blacktulip_raine 4 · 2 0

The difference between ethics and morals can seem somewhat arbitrary to many, but there is a basic, albeit subtle, difference. Morals define personal character, while ethics stress a social system in which those morals are applied. In other words, ethics point to standards or codes of behavior expected by the group to which the individual belongs. This could be national ethics, social ethics, company ethics, professional ethics, or even family ethics. So while a person’s moral code is usually unchanging, the ethics he or she practices can be other-dependent.

When considering the difference between ethics and morals, it may be helpful to consider a criminal defense lawyer. Though the lawyer’s personal moral code likely finds murder immoral and reprehensible, ethics demand the accused client be defended as vigorously as possible, even when the lawyer knows the party is guilty, even at the expense of setting him free possibly to murder again. Legal ethics must override personal morals for the greater good of upholding a justice system in which the accused are given a fair trial and the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The prosecution and court must also deal with the difference between ethics and morals. In many cases, past actions of the accused resonate with the current charge, but are kept out of the trial so as not to prejudice the jury. The prosecution must essentially “lie by omission” in representing their case, never revealing the other information they hold about the defendant – a situation that, in their personal lives, would likely never play out. For example, the same prosecutor would probably consider it immoral to fail to tell a friend if her date had a history of aggravated assault.

Another area in which ethics and morals can clash is at the workplace. Many people quit their jobs because of company ethics that play against personal morality. Corporate greed or unreasonable demands on time can lead to misery. Conversely, people have also lost jobs because company ethics created a higher standard than personal morals could support. Employee theft is a common reason for dismissal.

In society, we are all faced with the butting heads of ethics and morals. Abortion is legal and therefore medically ethical, while many people find it personally immoral. Fundamentalists, extremists, and even mainstream theists all have different ideas about morality that impact each of our lives, even if indirectly through social pressures or legal discrimination.

In the case of homosexuality, many believe it is morally wrong, yet some of the same people also believe it is unethical to discriminate legally against a group of people by disallowing them the same rights afforded heterosexuals. This is a plain example of ethics and morals at battle. Ethics and morals are central issues as the world strives to overcome current challenges and international crossroads. Hopefully, in the coming years, a growing understanding will lead to more peaceful and productive solutions.

2007-01-09 18:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

great question madhavi:) yOU know though these words sound synonimous but still there lies a "deep" difference !! Happiness can be found of things which may not even be beneficial to our spiritual or psychological aspect like we may go out & have our favourite dish & clothes etc., we would feel happy. But satisfaction comes from a kind of achievent, if we get good grades in studies we would get a positive feeling that says "hard word paid off" now thats more beneficial isn't it ;p[ Now peace.... I think it depends on what attitude we adopt towads the "activities" we do for "happiness" or either "satisfaction", peace actually exist in our self, it just has to be found by us. A person of ignorance might feel peace while a hard worker could be strresed. It can be even oposite to that . So peace needs to found by us.

2016-05-23 02:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I think Ethics apply towards following man's laws, and morals apply to following God's laws.

2007-01-10 18:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jungleroy 4 · 0 0

Morals are what you do and behave like, while ethics is somewhat of an outline...

I maybe way off or completely wrong cause I am half asleep anyway.

2007-01-09 18:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Wandering Sage 6 · 0 0

Ethics are beliefs, morals are how you behave. Some people behave in ways they know are against their ethics.

2007-01-09 18:51:43 · answer #6 · answered by ṡ๓υгƒєtt 4 · 1 0

there are personal morals and ethics and there are socially accepted morals and ethics.

2007-01-09 18:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I think morals mainly affect you.
Ethics effect others.

I spelled it both ways because I'm unsure which is correct.
Spellcheck didn't correct either.

2007-01-09 18:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Excatly

2007-01-09 18:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by Claude 6 · 0 0

Ethics is how you relate in business.

Morals is how you live your personal life

2007-01-09 18:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by The Devil 2 · 0 0

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