definition of ethics of consequence in sociology
Ethics, or moral philosophy, is the branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. The term ethics derives from the Ancient Greek word á¼ Î¸Î¹ÎºÏÏ ethikos, which is derived from the word á¼¦Î¸Î¿Ï ethos (habit, âcustomâ). The branch of philosophy axiology comprises the sub-branches of Ethics and aesthetics, each concerned with concepts of value.