Philosophical Ethics

noun the quality of being kind, generous, or charitable

• The principle of beneficence guides healthcare professionals to always act in the best interest of their patients.
• Helping others out of the goodness of your heart is a form of beneficence.
• Being kind and doing good deeds is all about that beneficence vibe.
• The tree's beneficence towards the animals was evident as it provided shelter and food for them.

noun principles or habits with respect to right or wrong behavior

adjective relating to principles of right and wrong behavior

• The ethical code of conduct is based on a set of morals that guide our actions.
• I always try to do what I feel is right based on my morals.
• She's got some strong morals, she won't do anything shady.
• His decision to donate all his money to charity really speaks to his strong morals.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'sin' is a noun that refers to an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'deadly' is an adjective that describes the severity or seriousness of the sin.

• Committing a deadly sin is considered a serious offense in many religious traditions.
• Don't worry about it, gossiping is not a deadly sin.
• Skipping class is not a deadly sin, but it's still not a good idea.
• Forgetting to call your mom on her birthday is like committing a deadly sin in her eyes.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

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

pronoun a word that can function as a noun phrase used by itself and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

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

• Going against someone's principles is considered unethical in professional settings.
• It's just not right to go against someone's principles like that.
• Messing with someone's principles is a major no-no.
• Going against someone's principles is like betraying their core values.