Values Theory of Schwartz

The values theory (Schwartz) defines ten broad values according to the motivation that underlies each of them. Power Power takes value from social status and prestige. The ability to control others is important and power will be actively sought through ..

Glossary of Ethical Values

Here is a glossary of various values Some of the human values explained as follows: Truth Truth is that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality. Truth is independent of wish or will of persons and their ..

Emotional Intelligence: Concept and Utility

Emotional intelligence is a set of organized skills that allows people to process emotionally relevant information professionally and accurately. Emotional intelligence overlaps with standard measures organized by the Big Five personality traits viz. openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and ..

Difference between ‘principles’ and conscience

“There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supersedes all other courts” – was rightly said by Gandhiji. Conscience is an aptitude, faculty, intuition or judgment that assists in distinguishing right ..

Difference between Empathy, Sympathy and Compassion

Empathy refers to the ability to imagine oneself in another’s place and understand others’ feelings, desires, ideas and actions. The ability to empathize is directly dependent on your ability to feel your own feelings and identify them. Sympathy refers to ..

Difference Between Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Code of Ethics refers to a set of guidelines to bring about acceptable behaviours in members of a particular group, association or profession. It is essential to build professional standards by ensuring ethical practices are followed. It boosts confidence in ..

Accountability

Accountability refers to answerability, blameworthiness, liability, and the expectation of account-giving. Accountability of a public servant A Public servant is accountable to the minister for the responsibility and authority he or she exercises on the minister’s behalf. The Public servant ..

Ralph Cudworth’s Ethics

Ralph Cudworth was a represented the 17th century movement called Cambridge Platonists. He was an English philosopher and theologian. Three of his works namely- The True Intellectual System of the Universe, A Treatise Concerning Eternal and Immutable Morality and A ..