ethical motive

1. Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong (synset 109206590)
   is a type of: motivation, motive, need - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
   subtypes:

   • hedonism - the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
   • conscience, moral sense, scruples, sense of right and wrong - motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
   • christ within, inner light, light, light within - a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
   same as: ethics, morality, morals

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