moral obligations

language: en

definitions

  1. Duties or responsibilities that individuals feel compelled to follow based on ethical principles, conscience, or societal norms, rather than legal statutes.
    en: Duties or responsibilities that individuals feel compelled to follow based on ethical principles, conscience, or societal norms, rather than legal statutes.
  2. Specific responsibilities assumed by an individual or group resulting from their actions, position, or relationship with others, particularly in contexts involving power or creation.
    en: Specific responsibilities assumed by an individual or group resulting from their actions, position, or relationship with others, particularly in contexts involving power or creation.

examples

  1. The scientists felt a deep moral obligation to protect the subjects.

    The scientists felt a deep moral obligation to protect the subjects.

  2. Creators bear moral obligations regarding the treatment of their creations.

    Creators bear moral obligations regarding the treatment of their creations.