ethical motive

Synonyms:

ethics, morality, morals

Types:

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hedonism

the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

conscience, moral sense, scruples, sense of right and wrong

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

Christ Within, Inner Light, Light, Light Within

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

superego

(psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience

small voice, voice of conscience, wee small voice

an inner voice that judges your behavior

sense of duty, sense of shame

a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility

Type of:

motivation, motive, need

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior