Antiéticos

Antiéticos is a term used to describe positions, arguments, or actions that oppose or challenge traditional ethical norms or frameworks. It is not a formal philosophical school, but rather a label that appears in debates to denote critiques of ethics or to describe stances viewed as contrary to established moral principles. The word derives from anti- (“against”) and éticos (“ethical”).

In philosophical discourse, anti-ethical rhetoric can indicate skepticism about universal moral principles or the claim that ethical judgments are culturally relative, contingent, or socially constructed. Proponents of anti-ethical viewpoints may argue that existing ethical systems fail to capture the complexities of human life, impose unjust constraints, or should be replaced by other guides such as prudence, legality, or personal autonomy. Critics of anti-ethical positions contend that rejecting ethics risks endorsing harm or eroding protections for rights and welfare.

In practical and public conversations, the label is often applied to policies, practices, or institutions perceived as violating ethical norms, such as exploitation, coercion, or corruption. It may be used to critique business practices, medical research, or political actions that are seen as lacking consent, transparency, or accountability. Because the term is context-dependent and frequently polemical, its precise meaning varies with who uses it and in what domain.

Related concepts include amoralismo (amoralism), relativismo moral (moral relativism), and nihilismo moral (moral nihilism). The term antiéticos is primarily a descriptive or evaluative label in discourse rather than a standardized doctrine within moral philosophy.