Definitions

1. noun

A theory or system of ethics, especially one that is based on a particular philosophy or set of principles.

“The professor’s critique of the new policy was grounded in his theory of utilitarianism and a critique of its ethicism.”

2. noun

A theory that ethics is based on social or cultural norms rather than absolute principles.

“The debate surrounding the new legislation centered on its implications for moral absolutism and relativism versus ethicism.”

3. noun

A philosophical or moral system that emphasizes the importance of social or cultural norms in determining right and wrong.

“The philosopher’s work on ethicism challenged traditional notions of morality and sparked a heated debate in the academic community.”