contrary to moral principles or social ethics; unethical

Moral principles and standards of behavior that people in a specific field or profession are expected to follow

(idiom) benevolence, righteousness, and morality; originally referring to the ethical standards advocated by Confucianism, later referring to codes of conduct in general

a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two courses of action, either of which entails transgressing a moral principle

one of the Three Pure Ones in the Taoist pantheon, traditionally identified as the deified form of the philosopher Laozi

Scholars of classical ethics or professional moralists.

Education that aims to cultivate ethical ideals and promote moral behavior; education in ethics

a state of moral bankruptcy or the collapse of ethical standards

Social public opinion and judgment regarding ethical and moral issues

Classic Taoist text written by Laozi during the Spring and Autumn period, divided into two parts covering the concepts of "Dao" and "De"; also known as the [[道德经|道德經|dao4 de2 jing1]] or [[老子|老子|lao3 zi5]]

An ancient Chinese classic text, traditionally attributed to the philosopher [[老子|老子|lao3 zi3]], that serves as the fundamental text for Daoism; also known as the "Classic of the Way and Virtue" or simply [[老子|老子|lao3 zi3]].

to coerce or pressure someone by invoking moral obligations like duty, sacrifice, or reciprocation; to force someone into an action by using their sense of morality or guilt against them

a person's perspective on morality; moral concepts and values

moral cognition or ethical awareness

morally depraved; describing a state of vice, immorality, or the breakdown of ethical standards

a question of morality or ethics

An ideal or position that is considered morally superior to others

public morality; social ethics; standards of behavior for the general public

the professional ethics and integrity expected of people in commerce and business

to have moral integrity; to have morals