ethical

etico, morale

Che riguarda le idee o le regole su ciò che è giusto o sbagliato, soprattutto in una professione.

In inglese semplice: Connected with ideas or rules about what is right and wrong, especially in a profession.

• The decision raises ethical questions.
• Doctors must follow strict ethical rules.
• They discussed the ethical problems involved in animal research.

Sinonimi: moral

Espressioni comuni: ethical issues, ethical standards, ethical dilemma

etico, morale

Giusto e corretto secondo le idee comunemente accettate su come ci si dovrebbe comportare.

In inglese semplice: Right and fair according to accepted ideas about how people should behave.

• We want to make ethical choices.
• Is this treatment ethical?
• The company promises to follow ethical business practices.

Come si usa: it is ethical to do something (Is it ethical to charge so much for medicine?)

Sinonimi: moral, principled

Contrari: unethical, immoral

Espressioni comuni: ethical behavior, ethical business, ethical choice, ethical action

etico

Che riguarda lo studio del bene, del male e di come le persone dovrebbero vivere.

In inglese semplice: Connected with the study of right and wrong and how people should live.

• The course introduces ethical theory.
• We read the philosopher’s ethical writings.
• Her research explores different systems of ethical thought.

Sinonimi: moral

Espressioni comuni: ethical theory, ethical philosophy, ethical writings