Morals

/ˈmɔrəlz/ noun

Definition

Principles concerning what is right and wrong behavior; also the lessons or teachings from a story.

Etymology

From Latin 'moralis' meaning 'relating to manners or behavior,' derived from 'mos' meaning 'custom' or 'manner.' The word root connects to 'mode,' 'model,' and 'modern.'

Kelly Says

Different cultures have wildly different moral codes—what's seen as honorable in one place might be considered shameful elsewhere, which is why anthropologists study morals to understand how humans create meaning, not because there's one universal moral truth.

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