Question

directions: ethics vs. morals

• compare and contrast ethics and morals
• provide a definition for each concept.
• provide a specific example to support your definition.
• describe any area in which they overlap.
• explain your answers in two paragraphs (4 - 5 sentences each)

Explanation:

Ethics are a set of rules or principles set by external entities (like a profession or organization). For example, a doctor's ethics code from the medical board. Morals are personal beliefs about right and wrong. Like a person's moral stance against stealing. They overlap in guiding behavior - both aim to distinguish good and bad actions.

Answer:

Ethics are external rules (e.g., medical ethics). Morals are personal beliefs (e.g., anti - stealing moral). Overlap in guiding behavior.