Morality
Morality refers to the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are distinguished as proper and those that are improper. Morality can be a body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religion or culture, or it can derive from a standard that a person believes should be universal.<ref>
The Definition of Morality (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)(link). {{{website}}}.
2016-12-08.
Accessed 2021-05-10.
</ref>
Definition[edit]
The word morality originates from the Latin word moralitas meaning "manner, character, and proper behavior". Morality may also be specifically synonymous with "goodness" or "rightness".<ref>
Morality (Online Etymology Dictionary)(link). {{{website}}}.
2021-05-10.
Accessed 2021-05-10.
</ref>
Descriptive and normative[edit]
In its descriptive sense, "morality" refers to personal or cultural values, codes of conduct or social mores from a society that provides these codes of conduct in which it applies and is accepted by an individual. It does not connote objective claims of right or wrong, but only refers to that which is considered right or wrong. Normative morality is the study of ethical action. It is the branch of philosophical ethics that investigates the set of questions that arise when considering how one ought to act, morally speaking.<ref>
The Definition of Morality (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)(link). {{{website}}}.
2016-12-08.
Accessed 2021-05-10.
</ref>
Religion[edit]
Most religions have an assumed or codified set of moral codes. For example, the Ten Commandments from the Bible (Exodus 20:2–17 and Deuteronomy 5:6–21) are a set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship, which play a fundamental role in Judaism and Christianity.
Philosophy[edit]
In philosophy, morality is the study of values and customs of a person or group. It covers the analysis of moral norms, moral values, and moral responsibility. It is divided into three primary areas: Meta-ethics, Normative ethics, and Applied ethics.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
<references />
External links[edit]
Ad. Transform your health with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa
Tired of being overweight?
Special offer:
Budget GLP-1 weight loss medications
- Semaglutide starting from $29.99/week and up with insurance for visit of $59.99 and up per week self pay.
- Tirzepatide starting from $45.00/week and up (dose dependent) or $69.99/week and up self pay
✔ Same-week appointments, evenings & weekends
Learn more:
- GLP-1 weight loss clinic NYC
- W8MD's NYC medical weight loss
- W8MD Philadelphia GLP-1 shots
- Philadelphia GLP-1 injections
- Affordable GLP-1 shots NYC
|
WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Content may be inaccurate or outdated and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Verify information with trusted sources such as CDC.gov and NIH.gov. By using this site, you agree that WikiMD is not liable for any outcomes related to its content. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
