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Ethics, or moral philosophy, is the branch
of philosophy that involves
systematizing, explaining, and endorsing concepts of right and wrong conduct. In a broader sense, moral philosophy explains what is the right action to do in different situations. Sometimes, it is viewed in a narrow sense referring to a person’s values, ideals, and aspirations that regulate the person’s conduct and relations with others (Shaw, 2002).
The behavioral sciences present a number of theoretical models that explain the process of moral judgment and a number of personal moral philosophies. One of the popular and much-researched ethical ideology concepts was given by Donelson Forsyth. His work is regarded superior as he was able to capture many conceptualizations of moral philosophy such as teleology, utilitarianism, ethical egoism, ethical skepticism and deontology more prudently. Forsyth (1980) holds that
when individuals involve in a discussion on a subject matter, they might arrive at the same judgment. However, opposite conclusions might occur when the judgment carries moral overtones. Forsyth argues that the differences lie in the personal system of ethics that each individual has. On the basis of these differences, Forsyth believes that the ethical ideology of a person needs to be taken into consideration when examining moral judgment. According to Forsyth (1992), individuals’ moral beliefs, attitudes, and values comprise an integrated conceptual system known as personal moral philosophy. |
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