collectivist ethics
[/kəˈlɛktɪvɪst ˈɛθɪks/]
noun
ética coletivista
1. A moral framework that prioritizes the welfare, values, and goals of the group or community over individual interests and personal gain
Collectivist ethics emphasizes loyalty to family and community rather than individual achievement.
A ética coletivista enfatiza a lealdade à família e à comunidade em vez da realização individual.
2. A philosophical approach to ethics where moral decisions are based on what benefits the collective society rather than what serves individual needs
In collectivist ethics, sacrificing personal comfort for community benefit is considered morally virtuous.
Na ética coletivista, sacrificar o conforto pessoal pelo benefício da comunidade é considerado moralmente virtuoso.
In Brazil, collectivist ethics reflects strong cultural values around family unity and community bonds, particularly evident in hierarchical organizational structures and social relationships. This contrasts with the more individualistic ethical frameworks prevalent in the United States, where personal autonomy and individual rights are traditionally emphasized in moral philosophy.
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