According to Webster’s II Dictionary, a definition of “ethics” is this: “a system of moral values that guides conduct.”
Furthermore, Ethics is about evaluating moral values and principles, and is concerned with working out a basis on which to follow these principles. For a list of such principles, see pp. 27-28 of the essay entitled The Structure of Ethics – which is the first Reference offered - and linked to - in the signature below. Other dictionaries inform us that ethics and morality are about complying with the norms of good conduct, i.e., complying with the moral principles of which you are now aware.
The Hartman-Katz paradigm for Ethics explains that ethics is a perspective: When an individual, or a group of them, is Intrinsically-valued (seen as deep and complex; as having an uncountable number of properties) the one holding that perspective is ethical. He or she is practicing ethics.
In keeping with the above insights, the naked truth is that Ethics is about creating value in human interactions. Understand that being ethical is being able to, having the capacity to, apply Intrinsic Value. When you Intrinsically-value someone you are being ethical. To learn more about it, see these sites:
FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE THESE SITES:
Regarding the New Paradigm for Ethics
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Going to the core of this new approach to Ethics
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Guide to Ethical Decision-making
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Ethical Truths - all lives matter. Ethics is about creating value in human interactions. ilovephilosophy.com/viewtop … 1&t=195687
Yes, Ethics is also about the principle DO NO HARM, and negotiating what is considered to be harmful. For example, if one fails to get the consent of a woman before he comes on further; or if one violates marriage vows by having a lover on the side, this is a way of doing harm. This is violating consent. Avoid it.
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