Search results
- DictionaryRight·ness/ˈrītnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being morally good, justified, or acceptable: "they argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force"
- 2. the quality or state of being true or correct as a fact: "they are convinced of the rightness of their theories"
2 days ago · The meaning of MORAL RIGHT is the right of the creator of a creative work to protect the integrity of the work.
3 days ago · Definitions of. properness. noun. correct or appropriate behavior. synonyms: correctitude, propriety. see more.
4 days ago · B. the rightness of an action is determined by existing laws and contemporary social standards that define what is right and wrong and where the line is. C. the rightness of an action is based on the customs and norms of a particular society or community. D. the rightness of an action is based on one's conscience and moral standards. 30.
2 days ago · Online English Thesaurus from Collins: More than 500,000 synonyms and antonyms - With definitions, meanings, phrases, and examples.
3 days ago · Religion, human beings’ relation to that which they regard as holy, sacred, absolute, spiritual, divine, or worthy of especial reverence. Worship, moral conduct, right belief, and participation in religious institutions are among the constituent elements of the religious life.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 day ago · The common good, encompassing rights, citizenship, and state action, underlines a vision of ethical citizenship wedded to individual stations for the community's benefit. This Idealist philosophy provides a foundation to address working-class alienation, fostering awareness, restoring dignity, and encouraging agency.
Deontology considers the rightness or wrongness of an action. For instance, someone who believes that lying is always wrong, even if a lie might accomplish some good for individuals and society, is following the principles of deontology – although they may never have heard of the theory.
