Ethics refers to ideas about what is right and wrong behavior. These ideas guide decisions in daily life and in different fields. Ethics is used in many situations.

In medicine, ethics may guide decisions about patient care. In science, it may shape how research is conducted. Questions about fairness, honesty, and responsibility are part of ethics. Different cultures may have different views on certain issues.

Ethics is studied in philosophy and social sciences. It is applied in areas such as healthcare, law, and environmental decisions.