We use the term “morality”, often like it is some absolute principle distinguishing right from wrong. Usually, it is not. Happily, through concepts such as human rights, we have international laws that template certain “moral” principles irrespective of individual cultures. PHOTO/FILE
Though there are cultures that regard cattle rustling as lying somewhere between a sport and a divine right, theft is widely regarded as a wrong.
Happily, through concepts such as human rights, we have international laws that template certain “moral” principles irrespective of individual cultures.
We use the term “morality”, often like it is some absolute principle distinguishing right from wrong. Usually, it is not.
More often, moral codes and moral judgements are subjective, frequently polarised to a religious creed, a cultural tradition, or a political stance.
