moral evaluation
[ˈmɔrəl ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: moral evaluations
avaliação moral
1. The process of assessing or judging the rightness or wrongness of an action, behavior, or character based on ethical principles and moral standards
The moral evaluation of the politician's decision revealed serious ethical concerns.
A avaliação moral da decisão do político revelou preocupações éticas graves.
2. A judgment about whether something is morally good, bad, virtuous, or vicious
Each society conducts its own moral evaluation of cultural practices.
Cada sociedade faz sua própria avaliação moral das práticas culturais.
3. In philosophy, the critical analysis of actions or beliefs according to moral frameworks and ethical theories
A comprehensive moral evaluation requires consideration of intentions, consequences, and virtues.
Uma avaliação moral abrangente requer consideração de intenções, consequências e virtudes.
In Brazil, moral evaluation is a concept deeply rooted in both Catholic and secular philosophical traditions. It frequently appears in discussions of personal conduct, professional ethics, and public figures' actions. The term is commonly used in educational contexts, religious settings, and media discourse when discussing controversial decisions or scandals. Americans similarly use this term in legal, philosophical, and social contexts, though individualism may emphasize personal moral evaluation more strongly than in some Brazilian contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass moral judgment on someone
make a moral evaluation of
ethical considerations in moral evaluation
question someone's moral evaluation
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