Civil Disobedience
Open, peaceful violation of a law to protest its alleged injustice.
Consequence-Based Reasoning
Form of ethical reasoning that evaluates the results of an action.
Impartiality
Idea that the same ethical standards apply to everyone.
Universalizing
Mental test to identify illogical actions.
Fundamental Ethical Rules
Form of ethical reasoning that evaluates the act but not its consequences.
Integrity
Doing what is right even under pressure to act otherwise.
Scofflaw
Person who does not respect the law.
Ethics
Deciding what is right or wrong action in a reasoned, impartial manner.
Fidelity Bond
Insurance policy that pays the employer money in the case of employees' theft.
Moral Rights
Legitimate claims on other people which flow from each person's status as a human being.
The Good
Primary goal toward which human life should be directed.
Civil Rights
Personal, human rights recognized and guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Business Ethics
Ethical principles used in making business decisions.
Majority Rule
The idea that elected representatives vote for laws that are acceptable to most of their constituents.