ethics 1
noundomain: purpose
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Hypernym
motivation 1
noun
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
EnglishDerivationally related form
ethical 2
adjective
conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
ethical 3
adjective
adhering to ethical and moral principles
ethicist 1
noun
a philosopher who specializes in ethics
ethician 1
noun
a philosopher who specializes in ethics
Hyponym
hedonism 1
noun
the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
conscience 1
noun
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Inner Light 1
noun
a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
