moral minimum

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Definition of moral minimum in English English dictionary

The specific rule that one should do no intentional harm, often considered the bare minimum required for ethical behavior

First, consider the moral minimum, do no harm.

A standard or principle upheld as indispensable for moral conduct, whether within a particular context or in general

Walzer speculates that a comparison of the moral codes found in various societies might produce a set of standards to which all societies can be held—negative injunctions, most likely, rules against murder, deceit, torture, oppression, and tyranny. These standards would constitute the moral minimum..

Hyphenation

mor·al min·i·mum

Turkish pronunciation

môrıl mînımım

Pronunciation

/ˈmôrəl ˈmənəməm/ /ˈmɔːrəl ˈmɪnəməm/