ethicalrather
Ethicalrather is a neologism used to describe a decision-making stance that places ethical considerations at the forefront of choices, often prioritizing moral criteria over efficiency, cost, or convenience. The term signals a preference for what is considered ethically superior in outcomes or processes, and it is invoked in discussions across business, policy, and technology to emphasize normative constraints on action.
Origin and usage notes are uneven and informal. The term has appeared in online debates and some
Principles and applications commonly associated with ethicalrather include explicit articulation of moral values guiding decisions, transparency
Critiques focus on ambiguity, operational challenges, and potential conflicts with legal or practical constraints. Critics argue
See also: value-sensitive design, deontological ethics, utilitarianism, ethical AI.