Definitely not in philosophy, where the two are used interchangeably. But some literature on professional ethics draws a distinction somewhat similar to this (morals being your own values etc. and ethics being about what to do in particular situations where you’re not sure what to do).
Is this definition generally accepted?
Definitely not in philosophy, where the two are used interchangeably. But some literature on professional ethics draws a distinction somewhat similar to this (morals being your own values etc. and ethics being about what to do in particular situations where you’re not sure what to do).
A similar distinction is drawn in professional work—ethical refers to professional standards, while moral refers to your personal values.
The distinction is useful, but I cannot endorse the accuracy of the terminology.