Definitions of Ethics by Various Scholars

Question-and-answer flashcards covering the definitions of ethics provided by Ropak, Hatfield, Bagley, and Jacob Fam.

How does Ropak define ethics?

As a psychological inclination that regulates instincts, preventing impulsive action and guiding behavior according to a structured principle.

According to Hatfield, what is ethics?

The value of a balanced self in which natural inclinations and emotions are harmonized toward a unified goal.

What is Bagley’s description of ethics?

The cultivation of good and beneficial habits.

How does Jacob Fam define ethics in his book 'Education and Ethics'?

The individual's interaction within society, alignment with social values, and intellectual inclinations toward others in ways that benefit the human community.