HL.c.1—Ethics definition
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Objective
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- Level
- HL
Define ethics as principles for right action
Define ethics as principles for right action.
Ethics is the study of moral principles used to judge actions, duties and consequences.
Choosing whether to drain a wetland requires a reasoned account of whose interests and duties matter.
Separate a factual prediction from the moral principle used to evaluate it.
Key idea: Define ethics as principles for right action.
Ethics is not simply personal preference.