Ethics

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  1. 2. Adherence to moral and ethical principles, showing honesty.
  2. 3. The purpose or goal behind an action, critical in assessing its morality.
  3. 6. A rule or principle of action, used in Kant's ethics.
  4. 7. A German philosopher known for his work on ethics and morality.
  5. 10. The inherent worth of all individuals, a key concept in Kantian ethics.
  6. 11. That which is morally right or beneficial.
  7. 12. The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates actions, tied to Kant’s "goodwill."
  8. 13. A fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief.
  9. 16. Applicable to all, central to the principle of universalizability in Kantian theory.
  10. 19. The reason for performing an action, important in ethical evaluation.
  11. 20. In Kant’s philosophy, individuals are to be treated as ends in themselves, not means.
  12. 22. Concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior.
  13. 24. Unconditional and universal, as in Kant's "categorical imperative."
  14. 25. The state of being reasonable, aligned with Kant’s ethical framework.
  15. 28. The study of what is morally right and wrong.
  16. 29. Fair treatment and administration of what is morally right.
  17. 30. Kant's idea of a pure intention to act out of duty, not self-interest.
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  1. 1. The ability to make one’s decisions independently, central to Kantian ethics.
  2. 4. Fairness and lack of bias in judgment or treatment.
  3. 5. The power to act or speak without external constraint, key in Kantian autonomy.
  4. 8. The capacity for rational thought or logical reasoning, often guiding ethical decisions.
  5. 9. A moral or legal duty to act.
  6. 14. Moral excellence, a fundamental aspect of ethical character.
  7. 15. Entitlements that individuals have by virtue of being human, fundamental in rights theory.
  8. 17. A system of rules, often considered in ethics for its moral implications.
  9. 18. Acknowledgment of the inherent worth of individuals.
  10. 21. Ethical theory that judges morality based on adherence to rules or duties.
  11. 23. That which is just, lawful, or morally correct.
  12. 26. A moral responsibility, central to deontological ethics.
  13. 27. Acting with high moral standards.