Moral
Moral (mor-al)
Moral (pronounced: /ˈmɔːrəl/) is a term that refers to the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.
Etymology
The term "moral" originates from the Latin word "moralis" which means "proper behavior of a person in society". It was first used in the English language in the early 14th century.
Definition
A moral is a lesson that can be derived from a story or event. They are the principles and standards set by society that governs the behavior of its individuals. Morals can be for all of society or an individual’s beliefs. They set the guidelines for ethics.
Related Terms
- Ethics: The branch of philosophy that deals with morality. Ethics is concerned with distinguishing between good and evil in the world, between right and wrong human actions, and between virtuous and nonvirtuous characteristics of people.
- Values: Important and lasting beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or bad and desirable or undesirable.
- Principles: Fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
- Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards. Virtues are habits or qualities that allow individuals to effectively move towards their chosen goals.
- Conscience: An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.
- Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
- Character: The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
- Duty: A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
- Responsibility: The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
- Honor: High respect; esteem, a person's moral or ethical quality.
- Justice: Just behavior or treatment, the quality of being fair and reasonable.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Moral
- Wikipedia's article - Moral
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