moreleethische

Moreleethische is a term used in Dutch-language discourse to denote an approach that integrates moral philosophy with practical ethics. It describes an analytical and normative framework for assessing actions, policies, and institutions by considering both their moral desirability and ethical justification. The concept emphasizes that decisions should be guided not only by abstract moral principles but also by coherent ethical standards applicable in professional and social contexts.

In theory, moreleethische engages with normative theories such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, while also addressing applied ethics in areas like medicine, business, technology, and environmental policy. It asks how competing ethical considerations – e.g., rights, justice, welfare, autonomy – are weighed in real-world settings, and how codes of conduct and institutional rules interact with personal morality.

In practice, moreleethische supports cross-disciplinary analysis, stakeholder engagement, transparency, and accountability. It is often invoked in debates about AI ethics, data privacy, climate action, and corporate governance, where moral arguments intersect with legal and economic constraints.

Critics argue that the term can be vague or culturally contingent, conflating normative theory with local moral intuitions. Proponents respond that a moreleethische approach aims for coherent justification across theory and practice, aligning personal values with institutional norms.