moral minimum

The "moral minimum" represents the baseline ethical standard required to avoid causing harm or violating basic rights.

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Definition

(general)The least amount of ethical behavior required to avoid wrongdoing or causing harm.

Ensuring fair treatment of employees is considered a moral minimum for businesses.
Doctors must adhere to the moral minimum of doing no harm to patients.

(academic)The fundamental moral principles that must be upheld to maintain a just and decent society.

In philosophical discussions, the moral minimum often includes respecting others' basic rights.

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