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Applied ethics research methods and major ethical frameworks

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# Applied Ethics Research Guide

## Overview

Applied ethics is the branch of philosophy that addresses concrete moral questions in specific domains: medicine, technology, business, environment, law, and research itself. Unlike metaethics (which asks what moral terms mean) or normative ethics (which develops general moral theories), applied ethics works at the intersection of philosophical reasoning and real-world decision-making.

The field has exploded in relevance as emerging technologies -- artificial intelligence, gene editing, autonomous weapons, surveillance systems -- create moral dilemmas that existing law and policy cannot resolve. Applied ethics research requires both philosophical rigor (clear argument structure, engagement with existing frameworks) and empirical grounding (understanding the technology, institution, or practice being evaluated).

This guide covers the major ethical frameworks used in applied ethics, methods for constructing and evaluating ethical arguments, the landscape of subfields (bioethics, AI ethics, research ethics, environmental ethics), and practical guidance for publishing in philosophy and interdisciplinary venues.

## Major Ethical Frameworks

### Framework Comparison
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