Vocabulary: Ethical reasoning and moral philosophy vocabulary

English · C2 · Lesson 31 · 20 words

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autonomy

noun

independence

imperative

adjective

essential

vindicate

verb

Prove correct or vindicate

deontological

adjective

Based on duty or rules

utilitarianism

noun

Ethics focused on consequences

categorical

adjective

Absolute or unconditional

virtuous

adjective

Morally excellent

consequentialist

adjective

Based on outcomes

eudaimonia

noun

Human flourishing

relativism

noun

Belief that truth is relative

altruistic

adjective

Selfless concern for others

benevolence

noun

Kindness and generosity

prescriptive

adjective

Giving instructions or rules

culpability

noun

Responsibility for wrongdoing

rectitude

noun

Moral uprightness

nihilistic

adjective

Denying meaning or value

transgress

verb

Break a rule or law

scrupulous

adjective

Very careful and thorough

probity

noun

Honesty and integrity

reprehensible

adjective

Deserving blame