ética

Definitions of ética
  1. noun
    the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
  2. noun
    the philosophical study of moral values and rules
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    casuística
    moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
    probabilismo
    a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable
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    filosofía
    the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
  3. noun
    a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct
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    sistema
    a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
  4. noun
    motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
    synonyms: moral, moralidad
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    hedonismo
    the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
    conciencia
    motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
    superego, superyo, superyó
    (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
    lacha, vergüenza
    a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility
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    motivación, motivo
    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
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