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Ethics-vs-Morals: Comparison Chart

Ethics refer to rules that are external, such as codes of conduct in workplaces or religious principles, while morals refer to an individual's internal principles of right and wrong. Ethics are dependent on others for definition and can vary between contexts, whereas morals tend to be consistent though an individual's beliefs may change. While ethics and morals both relate to right and wrong, ethics are social and governed by professional guidelines for a time and place, but morality transcends cultural norms.

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Ethics-vs-Morals: Comparison Chart

Ethics refer to rules that are external, such as codes of conduct in workplaces or religious principles, while morals refer to an individual's internal principles of right and wrong. Ethics are dependent on others for definition and can vary between contexts, whereas morals tend to be consistent though an individual's beliefs may change. While ethics and morals both relate to right and wrong, ethics are social and governed by professional guidelines for a time and place, but morality transcends cultural norms.

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Ethics-vs-Morals

Diffen English Language Grammar Words

Ethics and morals relate to right and wrong conduct. While they are
sometimes used interchangeably, they are different: ethics refer to rules
provided by an external source, e.g., codes of conduct in workplaces or
principles in religions. Morals refer to an individuals own principles
regarding right and wrong.

Comparison chart
Ethics

Morals

The rules of conduct recognized


in respect to a particular class of
human actions or a particular
group or culture.

Principles or habits with


respect to right or wrong
conduct. While morals also
prescribe dos and don'ts,
morality is ultimately a
personal compass of right
and wrong.

Social system - External

Individual - Internal

Because society says it is the


right thing to do.

Because we believe in
something being right or
wrong.

Flexibility

Ethics are dependent on others


for definition. They tend to be
consistent within a certain
context, but can vary between
contexts.

Usually consistent, although


can change if an individuals
beliefs change.

The "Gray"

A person strictly following


Ethical Principles may not have
any Morals at all. Likewise, one
could violate Ethical Principles
within a given system of rules in
order to maintain Moral integrity.

A Moral Person although


perhaps bound by a higher
covenant, may choose to
follow a code of ethics as it
would apply to a system.
"Make it fit"

Origin

Greek word "ethos"


meaning"character"

Latin word "mos" meaning


"custom"

Acceptability

Ethics are governed by


professional and legal guidelines
within a particular time and place

Morality transcends cultural


norms

What are they?

Where do they
come from?
Why we do it?

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