- 08 Oct 2011 04:07
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I always am curious on how many concepts that are socially constructed are considered universal and how many are really cultural mores and vary according to cultural values---is morality universal in some ways? Or is morality subject to only the society specifically requiring it?
I think morality depends on a variety of concepts. Language, culture, context, religion, circumstances, socioeconomic status, age, sex, ethnic identity. In fact, moral values are quite complex if one examines it.
For example, in one culture, being honest and truthful, is a great virtue. But applied to what situation? If a good friend's taste is terrible and you lie about what you think is something very ugly and not aesthetic but to spare your friend's feelings you lie.....are you being immoral? Or are you being moral for protecting the feelings of your friend even if you tell a fib to make her or him feel good?
Is it moral to get a divorce if you feel the relationship is not working anymore? But your husband or wife did not really do anything to provoke the divorce?
What about moral relativity? What is acceptable in one culture or society is seen as immoral behavior in another?
Which are your personal moral codes and why do you hold them? Please explain.
I think morality depends on a variety of concepts. Language, culture, context, religion, circumstances, socioeconomic status, age, sex, ethnic identity. In fact, moral values are quite complex if one examines it.
For example, in one culture, being honest and truthful, is a great virtue. But applied to what situation? If a good friend's taste is terrible and you lie about what you think is something very ugly and not aesthetic but to spare your friend's feelings you lie.....are you being immoral? Or are you being moral for protecting the feelings of your friend even if you tell a fib to make her or him feel good?
Is it moral to get a divorce if you feel the relationship is not working anymore? But your husband or wife did not really do anything to provoke the divorce?
What about moral relativity? What is acceptable in one culture or society is seen as immoral behavior in another?
Which are your personal moral codes and why do you hold them? Please explain.
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en cada corazón,
en cada soledad.
Silvio Rodriguez