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Describing Morality
Morality is a set of standards that help people to live cooperatively in groups. Morality is not fixed. What is acceptable in one culture might not be admissible in another culture.
Sometimes, acting in a moral manner means individuals must sacrifice their short-term interests to benefit society. Individuals who don't do this may be considered immoral.
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Theories On How Morals Developed
- Freud's morality and the superego: Sigmund Freud suggested people developed morally when they set aside their selfish needs for the values of important socialising agents (e.g. parents)
- Piaget's theory of moral development: Jean Piaget theorised th...
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Morals, Ethics And Laws
Some people believe morality is personal, while ethics refer to the standards of a community.
Both laws and morals regulate behaviour in a community. Both have firm foundations in the idea that everyone should have autonomy and have respec...
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Morals That Transcend Time and Culture
Morals usually shift over time, for example, pre-marital sex was once viewed as wrong, but many now find this acceptable. In some regions, cultures and religions, contraception is considered immoral, while other people consider contraception moral.
There are seven ...
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