Ethical Philosophy Terminology

adjective having a plain and unadorned appearance

• The austere design of the building reflected the architect's minimalist style.
• Her austere demeanor made it difficult to approach her for help.
• That party was so austere, there was barely any music or decorations.
• The novel's austere prose conveyed a sense of bleakness and despair.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate grammatical definiteness of a noun

• In a business context, profit is often seen as a means to an end.
• For some people, working a job is just a means to an end.
• Getting good grades in school is just a means to an end for me.
• To him, money was just a means to an end, not the ultimate goal.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a moralist or morality; excessively concerned with moral values

• The author's moralistic tone throughout the novel emphasized the importance of ethical behavior.
• She always comes off as moralistic, lecturing us about what's right and wrong.
• Stop being so moralistic all the time, it's annoying.
• His moralistic approach to life was like a heavy weight on his shoulders, always guiding his decisions.

noun a belief in or advocacy of peaceful, nonviolent methods as a means of achieving social or political change

• Pacifism is the belief in peaceful resolution of conflicts without resorting to violence.
• Some people see pacifism as a naive approach to dealing with aggression.
• Pacifism is often seen as being too soft on enemies.
• In a world filled with chaos, pacifism can be a beacon of hope for a better future.

verb to make a humble plea to someone in power or authority

• The priest supplicated to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
• She supplicated her boss for a raise, but he refused.
• I'm going to supplicate to my parents for some extra cash.
• The artist supplicated to his muse for inspiration before starting his masterpiece.

noun a belief system that rejects the exploitation of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose, and seeks to minimize harm to animals and the environment

adjective relating to or characteristic of ethical veganism

• Ethical veganism is a lifestyle choice based on the belief that animals should not be exploited for food, clothing, or any other purpose.
• My friend practices ethical veganism because she cares deeply about animal welfare.
• Some people think ethical veganism is just a trend, but I believe it's a meaningful way to live.
• To me, ethical veganism is like a compass guiding me towards a more compassionate way of living.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• In certain historical contexts, the belief that 'might is right' has been used to justify acts of aggression and conquest.
• Some people believe in the principle of 'might is right' when it comes to getting their way.
• When it comes to street fights, it's often a case of 'might is right'.
• The corporate world can sometimes feel like a place where 'might is right' and the strongest survive.