ethical essay

ETHICAL ESSAY RESOURCES

GLOSSARY OF ETHICAL TERMS

"Ethical Reasoning VALUE Rubric." Association of American Colleges & Universities. N.p., 20 July 2016. Web. 25 Jan. 2017.

Character traits Associated with ethics; include honesty, truth-seeking, integrity, responsibility, respect, compassion and empathy

Core belief A principle or fundamental belief which guides a person’s actions or decisions. A core belief can change over time.

Ethics Standards of behavior that tell us how human beings ought to act in the many situations in which they find themselves-as friends, parents, children, citizens, businesspeople, teachers, professionals, and so on.

Ethical dilemma A problem or situation that requires a person to choose between alternatives based on standards of moral conduct.

Ethical perspectives/ concepts

Different theoretical means through which ethical issues are analyzed, such as ethical theories (e.g. utilitarian, natural law, virtue) or ethical concepts (e.g. rights, justice, duty).

Ethical Reasoning Reasoning about right and wrong human conduct. It requires you to be able to assess your own ethical values and the social context of problems, recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, think about how different ethical perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas and consider the ramifications of alternative actions. Your ethical self-identity evolves as you practice ethical decision-making skills and learn how to describe and analyze positions on ethical issues.

Context The historical, cultural, professional, or political situation, background, or environment that applies to a given ethical issue.

Perspective A world view that informs core beliefs and ethical opinions. It is how one sees oneself, other people, and the world. Perspectives are not limited to theories and concepts in ethical philosophy. They may also include political and religious convictions, cultural assumptions, and attitudes shaped by one’s family, background, and experiences.

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