What is ethics?

Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with questions of morality, i.e. right and wrong. Ethics studies how people should act in different situations and what values ​​and principles should be followed. Ethics strives to find out which act is acceptable and which is not, and on what grounds this should be done.

Ethics can be divided into several different areas, such as metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Metaethics examines the foundations and nature of morality, normative ethics, on the other hand, seeks to define what is right and what is wrong, and applied ethics applies these principles to practical situations.

Ethics has been a significant part of philosophical discussion since ancient times, and is still an important part of society today. Ethics affects, for example, legislation, healthcare, business and many other areas of life.

Sources: Wikipedia