Determinants and Consequences of Ethics
Determinants of ethics Determination of what is right or wrong behavior is not an easy task.
There is no ethical principle which is eternal and universal.
Abortion is morally wrong for some people, but it is not for others. Popconography is acceptable in some societies, but unacceptable in others. At one time slavery was not morally wrong in some parts of the world whereas it is considered highly unethical in most of the modern societies. Some of the important determinants
Law of the land
Culture/Religion/Caste
Family influences
Peer (friends and colleagues) influences
Individual’s life experiences.”
Willingness to take risk.
Self education etc.
Consequence of ethics
Uses of ethics
It guides our behaviour for what is right or wrong, helps in making our decisions better, in resolving day to day dilemmas and conflicts. Ethics allows us to cultivate inner peace. Lives that are lived ethically tend to be calmer, more focused, and more productive than those that are lived unethicall…
