moral framework
/ˈmɔːrəl ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/ · mor·al frame·work
noun
- A coherent set of moral principles, values, or guidelines that shape an individual’s or group’s judgments and actions. The organization’s moral framework emphasizes respect for human dignity and environmental stewardship.
- The underlying ethical structure used to evaluate policies, laws, or social practices. Debates over the new legislation often hinge on differing moral frameworks about individual liberty versus collective safety.
Synonyms
ethical systemvalue systemmoral codeethical frameworkprinciplescode of conductnormative structuremoral philosophy
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "moral framework" gained notable popularity in the 1960s when political theorist Hannah Arendt used it to describe the ethical underpinnings of totalitarian regimes.