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Why do we need Ethics?
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Why do we need Ethics?
Understanding Ethics
Moral Compass
Ethics help us navigate the area 
between what is right and morally 
wrong. They provide the structure 
that allows us to decide what we can 
be proud of in our lives.
Value Framework
Ethical principles exist within the 
context of our societal, familial and 
personal value structures, helping us 
make decisions aligned with our 
deepest beliefs.
Decision Guide
When faced with complex choices, 
ethics serve as a guide to ensure our 
actions reflect our principles and 
contribute positively to society.
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Why do we need Ethics?
Understanding Ethics
Moral Compass
Ethics help us navigate the area 
between what is right and morally 
wrong. They provide the structure 
that allows us to decide what we can 
be proud of in our lives.
Value Framework
Ethical principles exist within the 
context of our societal, familial and 
personal value structures, helping us 
make decisions aligned with our 
deepest beliefs.
Decision Guide
When faced with complex choices, 
ethics serve as a guide to ensure our 
actions reflect our principles and 
contribute positively to society.
Environmental Ethics
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Definition
Environmental ethics studies the relationship between human actions and the 
natural environment, treating the environment as part of society. It addresses 
environmental values and attitudes related to protecting biodiversity and 
ecological systems.
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Key Issues
Increasing pollution, depletion of natural resources, dwindling biodiversity, loss of 
wilderness, ecosystem degradation, and climate change are all "green" issues that 
have entered both public consciousness and policy.
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Fundamental Questions
Environmental ethics addresses two key questions: what duties do humans have 
concerning the environment, and why? Different ethical approaches provide 
varied answers, leading to different environmental ethics frameworks.
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Why do we need Ethics?
Understanding Ethics
Moral Compass
Ethics help us navigate the area 
between what is right and morally 
wrong. They provide the structure 
that allows us to decide what we can 
be proud of in our lives.
Value Framework
Ethical principles exist within the 
context of our societal, familial and 
personal value structures, helping us 
make decisions aligned with our 
deepest beliefs.
Decision Guide
When faced with complex choices, 
ethics serve as a guide to ensure our 
actions reflect our principles and 
contribute positively to society.
Environmental Ethics
1
Definition
Environmental ethics studies the relationship between human actions and the 
natural environment, treating the environment as part of society. It addresses 
environmental values and attitudes related to protecting biodiversity and 
ecological systems.
2
Key Issues
Increasing pollution, depletion of natural resources, dwindling biodiversity, loss of 
wilderness, ecosystem degradation, and climate change are all "green" issues that 
have entered both public consciousness and policy.
3
Fundamental Questions
Environmental ethics addresses two key questions: what duties do humans have 
concerning the environment, and why? Different ethical approaches provide 
varied answers, leading to different environmental ethics frameworks.
Ecological Values in Indian 
Tradition
Sustainability
Emphasis on reducing 
pollution levels and wasteful 
consumption of natural 
resources to ensure balance 
in nature.
Co-existence
Treating plants and wildlife as 
equals to humans, living in 
harmony with nature rather 
than exploiting it.
Conservation
Focus on conserving 
resources by finding natural 
alternatives and taking a 
holistic approach to 
environmental preservation.
Collective Effort
Balancing collective 
conservation efforts while 
recognizing the importance 
of individual human actions 
in environmental protection.
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Why do we need Ethics?
Understanding Ethics
Moral Compass
Ethics help us navigate the area 
between what is right and morally 
wrong. They provide the structure 
that allows us to decide what we can 
be proud of in our lives.
Value Framework
Ethical principles exist within the 
context of our societal, familial and 
personal value structures, helping us 
make decisions aligned with our 
deepest beliefs.
Decision Guide
When faced with complex choices, 
ethics serve as a guide to ensure our 
actions reflect our principles and 
contribute positively to society.
Environmental Ethics
1
Definition
Environmental ethics studies the relationship between human actions and the 
natural environment, treating the environment as part of society. It addresses 
environmental values and attitudes related to protecting biodiversity and 
ecological systems.
2
Key Issues
Increasing pollution, depletion of natural resources, dwindling biodiversity, loss of 
wilderness, ecosystem degradation, and climate change are all "green" issues that 
have entered both public consciousness and policy.
3
Fundamental Questions
Environmental ethics addresses two key questions: what duties do humans have 
concerning the environment, and why? Different ethical approaches provide 
varied answers, leading to different environmental ethics frameworks.
Ecological Values in Indian 
Tradition
Sustainability
Emphasis on reducing 
pollution levels and wasteful 
consumption of natural 
resources to ensure balance 
in nature.
Co-existence
Treating plants and wildlife as 
equals to humans, living in 
harmony with nature rather 
than exploiting it.
Conservation
Focus on conserving 
resources by finding natural 
alternatives and taking a 
holistic approach to 
environmental preservation.
Collective Effort
Balancing collective 
conservation efforts while 
recognizing the importance 
of individual human actions 
in environmental protection.
Business Ethics
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Business ethics represents a set of ethical principles applied in a business environment, covering all activities and individuals within an organization. Many 
firms develop detailed codes of conduct to guide their employees.
Business entities have moral responsibilities for treating employees well, respecting the environment, ensuring their products' positive impact on 
consumers, and maintaining corporate reputation through ethical operations. While laws regulate many business practices, ethics fills gaps that regulations 
cannot cover.
Definition
Ethical principles applied in business environments
Application
Applies to all activities and individuals
Implementation
Detailed codes of conduct guide employees
Responsibility
Moral accountability for business actions