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Ellen Feig

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Based upon a discussion we are having in the Idea area, I wonder - how do you define morality and why? Where does your definition come from?

I have been working on curriculum for college students that incorporates literature and the notion of being a moral, ethical person; it is clear that I need to step back and first come up with a clearer definition of morality or ethics.

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    Chetan Somani

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    Jan 26 2013: According to me , morality does come from the codes that your parents have taught since childhood regarding the behaviour etc. It also relates to teachings from the environment exposure during the course of time. I feel so since moral standards does differ from person to person since their perspective regarding a particular thing is different.

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