ethics
ethics — idiom
1. the branch of philosophy that examines moral principles and seeks to answer ques
the branch of philosophy that examines moral principles and seeks to answer questions about right and wrong conduct, exploring how people should behave and what actions are considered good or bad.
Rodrigo's university requires all business students to take a course in ethics.
course in ethics — common academic phrase
The ethics committee rejected the research proposal because it put the volunteers at risk.
ethics committee — common compound noun
Putri argued that a doctor's ethics should always place the patient's wellbeing above profit.
The professor asked the class whether a person's ethics can change under financial pressure.
Eitan is writing his dissertation on the ethics of using artificial intelligence in hiring decisions.
- morality
broader term; can refer to personal, religious or cultural codes rather than a formal system of study
- moral philosophy
emphasises the philosophical tradition and theoretical framework more than practical application
- moral values
focuses on the specific beliefs and standards a person holds, rather than the academic discipline
文法句型
ethics + of + noun/gerund
adjective + ethics (e.g. medical ethics)
用法筆記
Uncountable noun that always takes a singular verb, despite the -s ending. Frequently modified by a domain adjective (e.g. medical ethics, business ethics, legal ethics). The phrase 'ethics committee' is a standard compound in professional contexts.