Ethics & Morality Codexery

Ethics & Morality 1-24

21 entries in the Ethics & Morality compendium.

AcceptanceRecognition and assent to the finality of a situation.AltruismConcern for others independent of personal benefit or reciprocity.Apology (act)Voluntary expression of regret or remorse for actions.BlameBlame is the act of holding someone morally responsible for wrongdoing.Charity (practice)Charitable giving is the act of donating to the less fortunate.Collective responsibilityGroup responsibility for individual actions, often applied as punishment.CompassionSocial emotion motivating relief of suffering in others and self.ConsentVoluntary agreement central to law, medicine, and ethics.CooperationOrganisms work together for collective benefit, not just individual gain.CourageCourage is deliberate choice amid fear for a worthy goal.EmpathyEmpathy is the ability to understand and share another's experience.ForgivenessIntentional process of overcoming resentment toward an offender.HonestyMoral virtue of truthfulness and integrity.Moral panicA sociological concept describing widespread fear of a perceived threat.MoralityA system of standards for evaluating actions and character.Obedience (human behavior)Obedience is yielding to orders from an authority figure.PrejudicePrejudice is a preconceived judgment resistant to rational influence.ReconciliationA term with diverse meanings across arts, law, religion, and politics.ModestyStandards of modesty vary by culture, context, and generation.MnemonicA technique aiding memory through association and imagery.PrivacyPrivacy is the ability to seclude oneself or information selectively.
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