The phrase
"ethical imperative" refers to a moral duty or responsibility that someone feels compelled to follow. It symbolizes the strong belief that certain actions or behaviors are not just a choice, but an obligation based on moral principles or values.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«ethical»
«imperative»
Sentences with «ethical imperative»
- The term natural law is used to mean a body of ethical imperatives supposedly inherent in human beings and discovered by human reason. (firstthings.com)
- The agreement between black power and neoclassical philosophies can, therefore, be symbolized by transforming the black power slogan — «Power to the People» — into a more neoclassical formulation — Creative Synthesis to the People; and, conversely, the philosophy of creative synthesis may be understood as a metaphysical affirmation of the social ethical imperative to empower the people. (religion-online.org)
- The study section member must thus fulfill two conflicting ethical imperatives, preserving the confidentiality of grant applications and preventing her student from wasting his time. (sciencemag.org)
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