The difference between moral and immoral ethics lies in adherence to or violation of established moral principles or rules.
Here's a breakdown:
-
Moral Ethics: Refers to actions or behaviors that conform to accepted principles of right and wrong. A person acting morally follows the established moral rules.
-
Immoral Ethics: Refers to actions or behaviors that violate accepted principles of right and wrong. A person acting immorally breaks the established moral rules.
| Feature | Moral | Immoral |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Conforming to accepted morals. | Violating accepted morals. |
| Action | Following moral rules. | Breaking moral rules. |
| Example | Honesty, kindness, integrity. | Deceit, cruelty, corruption. |
| Outcome | Promotes well-being and trust. | Can cause harm and distrust. |
In essence, moral ethics describes actions aligned with what is considered "good" or "right," while immoral ethics describes actions aligned with what is considered "bad" or "wrong," according to a specific moral framework or societal norms. It's also worth noting the existence of amorality, which is the absence of moral concern, where an individual doesn't know or care about moral rules.
