Ethics and Values

Ethics and Values

1. Ethics and Values Prepared By: Mr. Mohammed Jasir PV Asst. Professor MIIMS, Puthanangadi Contact: 9605693266

2. Right or Wrong, How we deciding ?

3. Ethics and Values

4. Ethics Ethics is a set of rules that defines right and wrong conduct Ethics is the way the values are acted out Ancient Greek word Ethikos , which is derived from the word Ethos (character/manners)

5. Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of conduct of an individual or group Ethics has to do with fundamental questions such as “What is fair?” “What is just?” “What is the right thing to do in this situation?” It works as a guiding principle as to decide what is good or bad They are the standards which govern the life of a person Ethics is also known as moral philosophy Ethics

6. Morals Morals are the social, cultural and religious beliefs or values of an individual or group which tells us what is right or wrong They are the rules and standards made by the society or culture which is to be followed by us while deciding what is right Examples Do not cheat Be loyal Be patient Always tell the truth Be generous A moral person generally acts ethically

7. Values Values  can be defined as those things that are important to or valued by someone A value is a belief on which a person acts by preference Derived from a French word, ‘ Valoir ’ which means the worth, merit, usefulness or importance of a thing Jesus Christ Valued Love Gandhi Valued Truth Plato Valued Wisdom

8. Types of Values The desirable end-states of existence The way to achieving goals

9. Types of Values Terminal Values The desirable end-states of existence The goals an individual would like to achieve during his/her life time Instrumental Values The way to achieving goals The preferable modes of behaviour or means of achieving one’s terminal values.

10. Sources of Values

11. Sources of Values Parents and Family

12. Sources of Values Teachers and Class mates

13. Sources of Values Peer groups and friends

14. Sources of Values Reference Groups A  reference group  includes individuals or  groups  that influence our opinions, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors They often serve as our role models and inspiration

15. Sources of Values Culture and tradition

16. Sources of Values Parents and Family Teachers and Class mates Peer groups and friends Reference Groups Culture and tradition

17. Ethical Dilemma One of the most common ethical problems An ethical dilemma is one in which a person has to choose between two options, both of which are morally correct but in conflict An ethical dilemma is a problem, situation, or opportunity that requires an individual or group to choose among several wrong or unethical actions

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