States of Affairs

In consequentialist and utilitarian theories, the outcomes or consequences of an action are often referred … read more

Although it has been defined in a variety of ways, the notion of integrity is … read more

Two senses of the concept guilt arise in moral contexts.  In the first sense, guilt … read more

Intuitionists, as proponents of this theory are sometimes called, support their theory by pointing to … read more

All normative ethical theories, in some sense, assume that moral agents are rational agents.  To … read more

All entities that are regarded as moral agents or as having moral worth are said … read more

Greed, or avarice, is a vice of character that consists in an excessive desire to … read more

The principle of impartiality is central to both deontological and utilitarian ethical theories, both of … read more

When a clash between a professional or public obligation and one’s private interests occurs, the … read more

“Treat others as you would like to be treated” is a moral principle known as … read more