Contribution of ethics to social and human well-being

Explain how ethics contributes to social and human wellbeing.

    Ethics can be defined as societal morals. Ethics give as a perception of right and wrong and guides in decision making.

    The basic instinct of all life is self-preservation. This results in self-oriented thinking and actions. By socialization we inculcate of ethical values and the person learns the merits of cooperative behavior and widens his perception. The individual is integrated into family, community, village, state, nation, humanity and action is calibrated accordingly.

    If there was a decline of ethical behavior in the society, it would lead to trouble. People might indulge in self-aggrandizement, Corruption, disregard environmental damage, etc. Though this might in the short run seem beneficial and profitable, in the long run it would be detrimental to the individual as well as community.

    Human wellbeing comprises of numerous dimensions from emotional wellbeing to healthy life. Without ethical behavior there would be all-round chaos and confusion. Thus, ethical action helps in securing social and human wellbeing.