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*Morality comes from 'mos' in Greek, meaning customs. | *Morality comes from 'mos' in Greek, meaning customs. | ||
*Ethicos comes from Greek for 'character' | *Ethicos comes from Greek for 'character' | ||
*Morals don't have to be ethical, and ethics don't have to be moral. [https://www.dictionary.com/e/moral-vs-ethical/]. This article seems to have it in reverse. | |||
*The etymology of the 2 words seem to be a better guide for the subtlety. | |||
*The key is - what is more objective? Should the more objective viewpoint be favored? | |||
=Is Morality Objective= | =Is Morality Objective= | ||
*Psychology Today on the topic - [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/excellent-beauty/201712/morality-is-objective#:~:text=Morality%20requires%20us%20to%20avoid,objectively%20because%20harm%20exists%20objectively.] | *Psychology Today on the topic - [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/excellent-beauty/201712/morality-is-objective#:~:text=Morality%20requires%20us%20to%20avoid,objectively%20because%20harm%20exists%20objectively.] | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 6 November 2020
Is Morality the Same as Ethics
- Morality comes from 'mos' in Greek, meaning customs.
- Ethicos comes from Greek for 'character'
- Morals don't have to be ethical, and ethics don't have to be moral. [1]. This article seems to have it in reverse.
- The etymology of the 2 words seem to be a better guide for the subtlety.
- The key is - what is more objective? Should the more objective viewpoint be favored?
Is Morality Objective
- Psychology Today on the topic - [2]