Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Ethics & Philosophy
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| morality | n. | ideas about right and wrong behaviour | Morality varies across cultures and traditions. |
| virtue | n. | a good moral quality | Honesty is often seen as a virtue. |
| dilemma | n. | a difficult choice between two or more options | The case presents a serious ethical dilemma. |
| integrity | n. | honesty and strong moral principles | Her integrity earned public trust. |
| autonomy | n. | the ability or right to make your own decisions | Patient autonomy is central to medical ethics. |
| justice | n. | fairness in the way people are treated | Justice requires equal protection under the law. |
| obligation | n. | a duty or responsibility | The company has an obligation to protect workers. |
| consent | n./v. | agreement given freely and with understanding | Informed consent is required for the study. |
| consequence | n. | a result of an action or decision | Every policy has unintended consequences. |
| accountability | n. | responsibility for actions and decisions | Public accountability is essential in government. |
| relativism | n. | the view that truth or morality depends on culture or context | Relativism challenges universal moral claims. |
| utilitarian | adj. | based on producing the greatest overall benefit | A utilitarian argument focuses on outcomes. |
Common Collocations
morality: public morality, personal morality
virtue: moral virtue, civic virtue
dilemma: moral dilemma, face a dilemma
virtue: moral virtue, civic virtue
dilemma: moral dilemma, face a dilemma
integrity: personal integrity, professional integrity
autonomy: personal autonomy, respect autonomy
justice: social justice, pursue justice
autonomy: personal autonomy, respect autonomy
justice: social justice, pursue justice
obligation: moral obligation, legal obligation
consent: give consent, informed consent
consequence: serious consequence, long-term consequence
consent: give consent, informed consent
consequence: serious consequence, long-term consequence
accountability: democratic accountability, accountability mechanism
relativism: moral relativism, cultural relativism
utilitarian: utilitarian ethics, utilitarian approach
relativism: moral relativism, cultural relativism
utilitarian: utilitarian ethics, utilitarian approach
Language Tips
Moral reasoning
A dilemma involves a difficult choice between competing values.
Consequences are results, while obligations are duties or responsibilities.
Ethical principles
Autonomy means self-direction. Consent means informed agreement.
Integrity means acting according to moral principles even when it is difficult.