ethical indifference
[ˈɛθɪkəl ɪnˈdɪfərəns]
nounpl: ethical indifferences
indiferença ética
1. A philosophical stance or state of moral neutrality in which one neither endorses nor condemns a particular action, decision, or value from an ethical perspective
The company's ethical indifference toward environmental concerns resulted in widespread pollution.
A indiferença ética da empresa em relação às preocupações ambientais resultou em poluição generalizada.
2. The absence of moral judgment or ethical consideration regarding a specific matter or behavior
His ethical indifference to the suffering of others revealed a lack of empathy.
Sua indiferença ética frente ao sofrimento alheio revelou uma falta de empatia.
3. In philosophical discourse, the classification of an action or object as morally neutral or adiaphoron
According to stoic philosophy, many everyday choices fall under ethical indifference.
De acordo com a filosofia estoica, muitas escolhas cotidianas se enquadram na indiferença ética.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and ethical discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about corporate responsibility and social ethics. In the USA, it often relates to debates about corporate social responsibility, environmental ethics, and professional conduct. The concept carries negative connotations when describing personal or institutional behavior in public discourse.
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