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Because of this, I only use the word "morally" on this website, as well as "in my opinion". I don't think a code of ethics is generally a good thing, as that creates [[:rulers]]. Without rulers, ethics seems to approach morals, since ideally you are only beholden to the rules you [[:consent]] to. | Because of this, I only use the word "morally" on this website, as well as "in my opinion". I don't think a code of ethics is generally a good thing, as that creates [[:rulers]]. Without rulers, ethics seems to approach morals, since ideally you are only beholden to the rules you [[:consent]] to. | ||
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[http://https:web.archive.org/web/20250628002546/https:siderea.dreamwidth.org/1817931.html How Professional Ethics Work] | [http://https:web.archive.org/web/20250628002546/https:siderea.dreamwidth.org/1817931.html How Professional Ethics Work] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:59, 30 December 2025
In my opinion, morals differ from ethics in that morals are a personal thing, almost like personal preferences, with an addition of Reflective Equilibrium. Yes, I'm a moral subjectivist.
This differs from Ethics, which is a code that can be enforced upon you.
Because of this, I only use the word "morally" on this website, as well as "in my opinion". I don't think a code of ethics is generally a good thing, as that creates rulers. Without rulers, ethics seems to approach morals, since ideally you are only beholden to the rules you consent to.