ethical motive

/ˌɛθəkəl ˌmoʊdɪv/

Other forms: ethical motives

Definitions of ethical motive

1. noun

   motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
   synonyms: ethics, morality, morals

   types:

   hedonism

   the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

   conscience, moral sense, scruples, sense of right and wrong

   motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

   Christ Within, Inner Light, Light, Light Within

   a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

   superego

   (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience

   small voice, voice of conscience, wee small voice

   an inner voice that judges your behavior

   sense of duty, sense of shame

   a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility

   type of:

   motivation, motive, need

   the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior