Ethics comes from the Greek moral character ethos and describes a person or behavior as correct in the moral sense: truthful, fair and honest. Sometimes the word is used for people who follow the moral standards of their profession.
Morality
is certainly relative, as it is determined individually from person to person. In addition, morals can be heavily influenced by families and even by religious beliefs, as well as by past experiences.It is said that those who are considered morally good are virtuous and adhere to high ethical standards, while those who are considered morally bad are considered wicked, sinners, or even criminals. A lawyer who tells the court that his client is guilty may be acting out of a moral desire for justice, but this is very unethical because it violates attorney-client privilege. In this case, a person's ethics is based on their values; and the moral gap between values can be enormous. This follows the organization's rules of ethically correct behavior, but it can also be considered wrong from a moral point of view.
The idea of a moral code extends beyond the individual and includes what is determined to be right and wrong for a community or society in general. A good example of this dichotomy is the religious conservative who thinks that women's right to their bodies is morally wrong. However, the idea that ethics are principles established and applied to a group (not necessarily centered on the individual) is relatively new, since it dates back mainly to the 17th century. Character, reasoning, responsibility and altruism, among other areas, also come into play, as does the development of morality.
For example, the seven customs listed above transcend cultures, but there are certain rules, especially those of predominantly religious nations, that are determined by cultures that are not recognized around the world. However, the same doctor can personally believe in the patient's right to die, according to the doctor's own morality. That said, many people grow up adhering to a certain moral or ethical code within their families or communities. Part of determining your individual moral code will involve overcoming feelings of guilt, as it may differ from your education.
Since morality and ethics can affect people and differ from one community to another, research has aimed to integrate ethical principles into the practice of psychiatry. Indeed, atheism does not undermine morality, but the atheistic conception of morality may differ from that of the traditional theist.
