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Originally posted by Pathfinder
While ethics and morality have similar dictionary meanings; in real life the two words are usually applied to two different concepts.
Many people would not say that it is unethical to committ adultery, but would say that it is immoral.
Many people would say that "shaving" is unethical, but would not say that it is immoral.
Which is basically what you stated.
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I disagree. I would say the words have the same meaning. Your examples seem to be a case of the different possible connotations I mentioned, but not a difference in meaning or application between the two words.
I *would* say it is unethical to commit adultery, and immoral to shave.
SternyDuke: Then why did you reply?