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Ethics

Ethics is the branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. It examines moral philosophy, values, and principles that guide individuals and societies.
Sub-categories:

Meta-Ethics explores the nature of moral judgments, the construction of ethical statements, and the meaning of moral language.

Normative Ethics is concerned with the criteria for determining what constitutes right and wrong actions, advocating for moral principles.

Applied Ethics examines specific controversial issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, and animal rights, using philosophical principles.

Virtue Ethics emphasizes character and virtue over duty or consequences in ethical decision-making.

Consequentialism is the class of normative ethical theories that suggest an act is morally right if its consequences are positive.

Deontology focuses on the adherence to moral duties and rules as the central aspect of ethical action.

Contractarianism posits that moral norms and political arrangements are justified by the idea of a social contract.

Moral Realism is the belief that there are objective moral facts and values that are independent of human opinion.

Moral Relativism argues that ethics are culturally relative and no universal standard of morality exists.

Moral Psychology studies the psychological foundations of moral behavior and ethical decision-making.

Feminist Ethics critiques traditional ethics and focuses on the role of gender and the importance of relationships in moral reasoning.

Environmental Ethics explores the moral relationship between humans and the environment, and how ethical doctrines apply to environmental issues.

Bioethics deals with the ethical implications of biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments.

Business Ethics examines moral principles and problems that arise in business practices and the corporate world.

Legal Ethics involves the study of ethical issues that arise in the legal profession and the practice of law.

Animal Ethics deals with the moral status of animals, including their rights and the implications for human-animal interactions.