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Ethical Relativism

Ethical Relativism

Actions are morally right within a


particular society when, and only
because, they are approved by:

Africans

Lotus Feet of Chinese

A code of professional ethics may be


thought of as collective recognition of
the responsibilities of the individual
practitioners.

- Stephen Unger

The code itself generates obligations:


A code of ethics is, as such, not
merely a good advice or a statement
of aspiration. It is a standard of
conduct which, if generally realized in
the practice of a profession, IMPOSES
a moral obligation on each member
of the profession to act accordingly.
-Michael Davis

We can never say that an act is


objectively right without qualification,
but only that it is right for members
of a group because it is required by
their customs.

Professional ethics is simply the set


of conventions embraced by
members of a profession, as
expressed in their code.

Justification of Codes

A code specifies the customs of the


professional society that writes and
promulgates it as incumbent on
members of the society

A sound professional code will stand


up to three sets:

1. It will be clear and coherent.


2. It will organize basic moral values
applicable to the profession.
3. It will provide helpful guidance.

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