theories of ethics
type: Concept
narrower: moral principle

moral principle
definition: Moral principles are general statements that provide guidance in evaluating the moral appropriateness of past or future actions, general categories of behavior, individual character, and social and political institutions. A distinctive feature of moral principles is their intended aim of providing practical guidance. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society; Moral Principle]
broader: theories of ethics
type: Concept

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: moral principle