Overview of Ethics, Morality, and Ethical Relativism PDF

Overview of Ethics, Morality, Standards that Affect Human Behavior and Relations, and Ethical Relativism  Objectives 1. To know and understand the meaning of Ethics 2. To know and understand the relation between Ethics and Morality 3. To know and understand the standards that affect...

Overview of Ethics, Morality, Standards that Affect Human Behavior and Relations, and Ethical Relativism  Objectives 1. To know and understand the meaning of Ethics 2. To know and understand the relation between Ethics and Morality 3. To know and understand the standards that affect human behavior and relations and how they differ from Morality 4. To know and understand the concept of Ethical Relativism ETHICS Ethics "Ethics deal with individual character and the moral rules that govern and limit our conduct. It investigates questions of right and wrong, duty and obligation, and moral responsibility." (Shaw, 2011) How should I act?  Theory of right Ethics action and the greater good Practice of the Morality rightness or wrongness of human action The accused is convicted of rape and is sentenced death penalty by lethal injection (Leo Echegaray case) Metaethics Normative Ethics Applied Ethics STANDARDS THAT AFFECT HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND RELATIONS  Moral "Moral Standards concern behavior that is of serious consequence to Standards human welfare, that can profoundly injure or benefit people." "Moral standards take priority over other standards including self-interest." Their acceptance also depends on the adequacy and quality of reasons (moral principles) that justify such standards. Should morality be based on religion? Religion and Morality Etiquette "The norms of correct conduct in polite society or, more generally, to any special code of social behavior or courtesy." (Shaw, 2011)  Law (State Law) "A rule of conduct, just, obligatory, promulgated by legitimate authority, and of common observance and benefit." (Sanchez Roman) Law in the Sources of Law Philippines 1. Constitution 2. Legislation 3. Administrative and Executive Orders, Regulations, and Rulings 4. Judicial Decisions or Jurisprudence 5. Customs Law in the Philippines Ignorance of the law excuses no one in compliance therewith. Art. 3, The New Civil Code Law in the Philippines LEGALITY vs. MORALITY Professional Codes "Rules that govern the conduct of members of a given profession." (Shaw, 2011) Professional Codes Lawyers CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Accountants CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN THE PHILIPPINES Ethical Relativism This concept presents that what is right is determined by what a culture or society says is right. The act being right depends on the system of the place where the act is done or performed. References Shaw, W. (2011). Business Ethics. Suarez, R. (2016). Introduction to Law. https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statute s.nsf/law_a147242.html https://chanrobles.com