The good
Example: She always tries to do the good for everyone.
Definition
"The good" in philosophy refers to a fundamental concept denoting what is morally right, beneficial, or desirable. It often represents the ultimate goal or highest value that guides ethical behavior, decisions, and virtues in various philosophical traditions.
Etymology
The phrase "the good" originates from Old English "gōd," meaning virtuous or desirable. Philosophically, it was extensively developed by ancient Greek thinkers like Plato, who used "the good" to describe the highest form or ultimate principle of reality and morality.
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"The good" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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