Ethics originated from the Greek word "ethos,"
which means "character," while morals derive from the Greek word
"mos," which means "custom". Both deal with right or wrong.
However, ethics is external, which means the right or wrong set by society,
while morals is internal, which means the right or wrong set by a person to
himself or herself.
Ethics are the rules that a person must follow in society
and in their profession. Every profession has standardized responsibilities and
accountabilities, such as teachers, lawyers, and engineers. Morals are personal
values, which mean an individual's guiding principles for his or her action.
It is a branch of science that refers to scientific fields or
scientific disciplines.
Science is divided into three groups. These are the following:
Formal
sciences under the branches of logic and mathematics
Natural
sciences study natural phenomena, which can be divided into two main
branches: physical science and life science, or biology.
Social
science is the study of human behavior in its social and cultural aspects.
It studies society, which means a group of individuals involved
in social interaction or a social group sharing the same territory.
Social science is about relationships among individuals within
society.
This relationship is about the voluntary or involuntary
interpersonal relationship between two or more individuals within and/or
between groups.
Examples of these groups are social class, nation, or gender.
Social
science is a branch of science devoted to the study of society and the
relationships of individuals within it.
Applied Social Science
The
basic knowledge in social science disciplines is put into practical use or
application to solve problems or issues that affect the daily lives of
individuals within society.
Examples
include economic analysis and economic planning, social work, public health, urban
planning, public administration, management, social planning, policy analysis,
epidemiology, and many more.