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.