Ethicism

/ˈɛθɪˌsɪzəm/ noun

Definition

An excessive emphasis on ethics or ethical distinctions; the practice of viewing everything through an ethical lens.

Etymology

From 'ethic' plus the suffix '-ism' (meaning excessive practice or doctrine), creating a word for when ethical thinking becomes overly prominent.

Kelly Says

Ethicism describes a real philosophical trap: when you're so obsessed with whether something is 'right' that you forget about practical consequences and other important considerations.

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