# Ethics Ethics (moral philosophy) studies what is right and wrong, good and bad, and how we should act. Major frameworks: consequentialism (judge by outcomes—utilitarianism), deontology (judge by duties and rules—Kant), virtue ethics (judge by character—Aristotle), and care ethics (judge by relationships). Each offers different guidance on moral dilemmas. Applied ethics addresses specific domains: bioethics, business ethics, technology ethics, environmental ethics. [[Humanism]] grounds ethics in human welfare without supernatural appeal. Key debates: is morality objective or relative? Do intentions or consequences matter more? How do we weigh competing values? Ethics connects to [[Decision Making]] and behavioral design. ## Major Frameworks | Framework | Core Principle | |-----------|----------------| | Utilitarianism | Maximize well-being | | Deontology | Follow moral rules | | Virtue ethics | Cultivate good character | | Care ethics | Maintain relationships | ## References - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/ ## Related - [[Humanism]] - [[Decision Making]] - [[Philosophy (MoC)]]