Morality
Morality (məˈrælɪti)
Morality (pronounced məˈrælɪti) is a complex concept that refers to the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. It is often associated with the concepts of ethics, virtue, and goodness.
Etymology
The term "morality" originates from the Latin word "moralitas" which means "manner, character, proper behavior". It is closely related to the term "mores" which refers to social norms and customs.
Definition
Morality is a system of beliefs and values that individuals, groups, and societies use to determine right and wrong behavior. It often involves judgments about what is considered good or bad, right or wrong, virtuous or vicious, and just or unjust. Morality can be derived from a variety of sources, including religion, philosophy, culture, and personal experience.
Related Terms
- Ethics: The philosophical study of morality, ethics involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.
- Virtue: A virtue is a trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being.
- Goodness: Goodness is a concept that is often associated with morality. It refers to the quality of being good, especially in the moral sense.
- Justice: Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, fairness, or equity.
- Social Norms: These are shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups. Social norms can have a strong influence on individual and group behavior.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morality
- Wikipedia's article - Morality
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski