Introduction to Information Ethics

Discuss on morality and law.

Explain moral theories in relation to culture, society, and historical context.

Define ethics, information ethics and identify relevant aspects of information ethics.

What is morality?

• A set of rules for right conduct

• A system of laws

• A cultural norm

• A philosophical theory

What is law?

• A rule of conduct

• A moral guideline

• A cultural practice

• A philosophical concept

What is legislation?

• Laws passed by a legislative body

• A type of moral theory

• A cultural norm

• A judicial precedent

What is a constitution?

• A fundamental set of principles

• A type of law

• A moral guideline

• A legislative act

What is an act?

• A statute passed by a legislative body

• A moral theory

• A cultural practice

• A judicial decision

What is enactment?

• The process of passing legislation

• A type of law

• A moral guideline

• A cultural norm

What is an ordinance?

• A law made by local government

• A type of legislation

• A moral theory

• A judicial precedent