Ethics is a foundation for developing one's lifestyle and is a cornerstone of philosophy, and also civilization. Throughout history ethical systems have been articulated that outright contradict each other-are ethical rules relative (guidelines) or universal (laws)? For this assignment you will first read ("Ethics." The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999. Credo Reference. Which is an encyclopedic entry concerning ethics found in the "Credo Reference" database located on the library's website.