Ethics of Language in the Perspective of Philosophy of Science: Implications for Morally Sound Indonesian Language Learning

Abstract

This ethics study aims to examine the concept of language in the perspective of the philosophy of science and its implications for morally sound Indonesian language learning. Language ethics emphasizes the importance of honesty, politeness, responsibility, and empathy in communication, which play an important role in shaping student character. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this study analyzes ethical values in language use and their application in Indonesian language learning at school. Data were collected through interviews, classroom observations, and document studies, involving teachers and students as research subjects. The ethics results show that the application of language in Indonesian language learning can develop students' attitudes of responsibility and moral awareness. Teachers play a key role in instilling these values through an approach that focuses on the use of polite and empathetic language and encourages discussion of ethical issues in daily communication. The findings indicate that Indonesian language learning based on language ethics can strengthen students' character while raising their awareness of the importance of ethical communication in the digital era. This research contributes to the development of language learning curriculum and methods that not only hone language skills but also supports the formation of morally sound characters