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Cardinal virtues
Virtues of mind and character
Conscience
Cognitive process that elicits emotion and rational associations based on an individual's moral philosophy or value system
Duty
Commitment or obligation to someone or something or to perform an action on the behalf of
Evil
The opposite or absence of good
Free will
Ability to make choices without constraints
Golden Rule
Principle of treating others as oneself would wish to be treated, found in most religions and cultures
Good
Concept in religion, ethics, and philosophy
Good and evil
Philosophical dichotomy
Is–ought problem
Philosophical problem articulated by David Hume in 1739
Morality
Differentiation of intentions, decisions and actions between those that are distinguished as proper (right) and those that are improper (wrong)
Norm (philosophy)
In philosophy, concept of practical import, oriented to effecting an action
Plagiarism
Using another author's work as if it was one's own original work
Principle
Rule that has to be followed or is an inevitable consequence of something, such as the laws observed in nature
Sanctity of life
Principle stating that human life is sacred and should be protected
Secular ethics
Branch of moral philosophy
Secular morality
Aspect of philosophy
Value (ethics)
Personal value, basis for ethical action
VICE
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Virtue
Positive trait or quality deemed to be morally good
Wisdom
The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight