Aristotle
The branch of ethical theory that considers the origin and meaning of ethical principles is known as meta ethics.
Human nature ethics is a form of ethical theory that relies on examining human nature in order to come to ethical conclusions. Often human nature ethical theorists base their ethics on biological drives.
The foundation of a particular theory or ethical concept.
Jan Narveson has written: 'Are liberty and equality compatible?' -- subject(s): Equality, Social justice, Liberty, Social ethics 'This is ethical theory' -- subject(s): Ethics 'Moral matters' -- subject(s): Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Social problems, Social ethics, Social problems 'Respecting Persons in Theory and Practice' 'Morality and utility' -- subject(s): Utilitarianism, Ethics
In philosophy, deontological ethical theory explains the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions. Deontology is a Greek word that focuses on logic and ethics.
Legalistic ethics is a moral theory that emphasizes following laws and rules as the foundation for determining what is right or wrong. It focuses on the importance of abiding by established guidelines and regulations within a society to make ethical decisions. This approach emphasizes the external source of morality found in these laws rather than individual intentions or consequences.
Kenneth Pahel has written: 'Readings in contemporary ethical theory' -- subject(s): Collections, Ethics
Norman P. Barry has written: 'Anglo-American capitalism and the ethics of business' -- subject(s): Business ethics, Capitalism, Free enterprise, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Capitalism, Moral and ethical aspects of Free enterprise 'The morality of business enterprise' -- subject(s): Business, Business ethics, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Business 'The invisible hand in economics and politics' -- subject(s): Economics, Political science 'Business, ethics and the modern economy' -- subject(s): Business ethics, Congresses 'An introduction to modern political theory' -- subject(s): Political science 'Business ethics' -- subject(s): Business ethics
Michael Huemer has written: 'Skepticism and the Veil of Perception (Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory (Unnumbered).)' 'Ethical Intuitionism' -- subject(s): Ethical intuitionism, Ethics, Intuition
Thomas A. Shannon has written: 'The ethical method of John Duns Scotus' -- subject(s): Ethics 'Made in whose image?' -- subject(s): Christian ethics, Genetic engineering, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Genetic engineering 'What are they saying about genetic engineering?' -- subject(s): Genetic engineering, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Genetic engineering, Social aspects, Social aspects of Genetic engineering 'War or peace?' -- subject(s): Moral and ethical aspects, Just war doctrine, Peace, War, Pacifism, Christianity 'An introduction to bioethics' -- subject(s): Bioethics, Medical ethics, Ethics, Medical, Medical Ethics 'The ethical theory of John Duns Scotus' -- subject(s): Christian ethics, Ethics, Ethics, Medieval, Medieval Ethics 'Render unto God' -- subject(s): Church and state, Catholic Church 'What are they saying about peace and war?' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Doctrines, Peace, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Peace, Religious aspects of War, War
Austin Fagothey was a Jesuit priest and philosopher known for his work "Right and Reason: Ethics in Theory and Practice." This book explores ethical theory and its practical application in everyday life.
Utilitarian Theory