What is Morality?

Talking about morality in a sense, makes us all more moral. Because it teaches us why we are the way we are, and how we can improve upon that. Morality is not measured in absolutes, but fractions of different pieces from different places that make up the whole pie we have come to know as humanity.

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[AwokenEntertainment]

" Truth is certainly a branch of morality and a very important one to society"
-Thomas Jefferson"

[baguis]

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[paiki....philosophyasiknow]

I believe it’s important to first answer the questions “Why and how morality came to be? What purpose does morality serve?”, before we can meaningfully talk about “What is moral”.
To me, moralities developed in various cultures and societies, to reduce conflicts and enhance harmony. Basically to creat a more favorable environment by encouraging and discouraging certain behaviors. So it’s better for us humans to thrive.

There are obviously more than one way to create favorable environments for human. Since there are more than one solution to the problem, therefore there are more than one set of universal morality.

In the end, I believe all actions that enhances our species’ collective benefits(survival, reproduction, evolution biologically and intellectually), are moral.

[DeliveryTruck...]

I already like this video I've been questioning morality alot recently so it should help

[thechancellor-]

To the *worthwhile person* seeing this, your dream is not dead. Don’t allow the past and current pains and hurts stop and define you. You’re more than a conqueror. Rise up and put yourself together. Keep pushing your future depends on it. I wish you all the best in life ❤️.

[webdev]

I find morality to be something most people agree upon. One funny example is that people agreed Minecraft is cringe in pre-2017s. And majority agreed with it. Suddenly top guys in YouTube started playing it and now Minecraft is no more cringe but has actually risen to a point where it is considered holy grail among other 'bad' games like Fortnite and Genshin. People always lean on what majority says smh.

[aeixo]

I remember trying to explain the subjectivity of morality to people back when I was around 10 years old, and getting increasingly frustrated at the fact that no one seemed to understand, even adults. Everyone seemingly unable to think outside the boundaries of a very restrictive and intangible box that seemed to imprison their minds.
The very subject of morality opens up a doorway into the paradoxical nature of the universe, and having spent my life dwelling upon philosophical concepts, most of which came from internal contemplation rather than external sources or literature, I have come to realise that if you go deep enough into any philosophical rabbithole, at the bottom lies a paradox.

Is morality subjective or objective?

I believe this question is comparable and intrinsically linked to the question of whether or not there is a God, and also ties into the question of free will.
First we must define God. Let's take this dictionary definition:
"A being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions."

Now we run straight into several paradoxes, collectively known as the omnipotence paradox.
This is a complex subject in itself so I will only briefly delve, but to sum it up; "Could God create a stone so heavy that even he could not lift it?"
God cannot be omnipotent, as this is a paradox.
One thing to bear in mind here is that we may be fundamentally limited as humans, by both language, and our ability to process logic, and there may be a solution to this that lies outside of the reach of our understanding.

So, in argument of objective morality we have to ignore the paradox of omnipotence and assume that if there is an omnipotent and omniscient creator, 'he' would be the arbiter of morality, and..

Now we run into yet more paradoxes relating to free will:
If God is omnipotent and omniscient then the universe is, by necessity, deterministic.
If the future is predetermined, then how can any human or other life form possibly be responsible for their own actions, if they are only following a preordained path through life?
Basically, "If God made the game, it's rules, and the players, then how can any player be free?"

Now, in argument of morality being purely subjective:

It would appear to be completely subjective when you disregard the idea of a God, and attempt to look at the natural order of things from a non-human perspective. The universe seems to be a vast and uncaring place.
You can easily observe what we would consider moral behaviour among humans and other social animals, and it would appear that morality formed as an evolutionary response among creatures that evolved with co-operation.
Outside of these closed systems, it is not observed anywhere else, and by the very fact that it exists within closed systems and varies greatly from one system to another, would mean by definition, that morality is subjective.

Now even if we were to take the position of morality being entirely subjective in nature, we are not free of the burden of paradox.

If we were to take the following presupposition: "Suffering is bad, and pleasure is good"
So logically, we could say it is moral to cause no suffering.

Well, your entire existence is based on suffering. There is no possible way that you can exist without inflicting varying degrees of suffering. What is good for one person may have dire consequences for another, and I'm not just talking about the things that you directly interact with.
Our whole society and ecosystem is a giant network of interconnected subsystems that are both co-dependant and in competition, and just by existing you are an active participant in the direction that these systems flow in.
One example of this would be if a large supermarket were to open in a small town. The owner has created many new jobs, prosperity, and services which will benefit many people in the town. But this is at the expense of small business owners who will now no longer be able to compete in prices, and may lose their livelihoods. Was this a moral thing to do? It would depend who you asked.

Another good way to analogise this, would be the classic example of the trolley problem.
For anyone not aware of the trolley problem:

"There is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead, on the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move. The trolley is headed straight for them. You are standing some distance off in the train yard, next to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of tracks. However, you notice that there is one person on the side track. You have two (and only two) options:

Do nothing, in which case the trolley will kill the five people on the main track.
Pull the lever, diverting the trolley onto the side track where it will kill one person.

Which is the more ethical option? Or, more simply: What is the right thing to do?"

Now consider that you are making countless choices like this every day, albeit, not ones that *directly* result in death, but, due to the butterfly effect, will have huge consequences in the long term.

Another example:

Most people eat meat, in order for these people to live then other sentient life forms must suffer and die.
Even if you are vegan, plants demonstrate clear signs of self preservation. They have evolved defence mechanisms to protect themselves from predation, and just because humans are incabable of empathising with a life form so vastly different, this does not detract from the fact that an organism has a will to live and you are depriving that organism of it's will.
We do not know on what level plants suffer, or to what extent they are conscious, but that does not mean that they don't suffer and that they're not conscious.

To sum it up:
These are things that I have contemplated for a long time, and, the only reasonable solution I can fathom is to just try to avoid any action that will directly result in unnecessary suffering.

Peace and love to all. 👽

[AlisSpark]

One also mustn't underestimate that people arguing for morality purely being subjective usually have something very important to gain from this viewpoint, because it would mean that they cannot be hold accountable to any objective standards of morals (for example by a God) if all morality is purely subjective. Just something to keep in mind.

[legend]

Something common I've seen is people finding subjectiveness an insult
But in reality, objectiveness has no care.
Objective thoughts mostly come from objective questions asked for subjective reasons
Subjective thought and style is what keeps us alive, and, if it's strong enough, is also the will to live and act with purpose
Practically, subjectiveness is literally the barebone of so many essentials for us and objectiveness is mostly just a tool regularly used to follow subjective paths
The fact that I prefer objective thought, can be considered a curse

[kalidedesousa]

Obrigado pelo conteúdo contínuo, valioso e bastante perceptível.

[skeletondream]

I been watching aperture alot recently, I found his video on nihilism and he made me see so much before I was just oblivious of a whole bunch of things but his videos made me grow and learn little by little.

[CarlosReyes-qeiq]

Morality is more often than not, a set of precepts that have been gradually normalized in a given society over time.

[Thebreakdownshow]

My Morals are mine and they might be a bit skewed but they are mine. They are always changing at times it's a judgment call. I am no one to jusge your morals.

[thinkagain]

Thank you for this video. You’re an amazing person doing a hell of a service that benefits everyone. Humanity needs this.

[DarkMatterThaFirst]

I remember getting into an argument with my friend about whether or not morality is objective or subjective. I don't believe in God but I believe objective morality can be found in nature through consequentialism. I believe that the only reason why morality appears subjective is because the compass that is morality can be shifted and charted off course by our own biological faults, faulty reasoning and lack of information considering a situation.

Morality is a survival strategy for humans and like all survival strategies they don't always work.

[tosreturns]

Growing up, I was deemed to be immoral, evil, and less-than-human by my peers and their parents, because I don't go to church and don't believe in "god."

I was six years old.

The people who did this still do it, and they claim the high ground because they have a "personal relationship" with their god. They don't DO anything positive with their beliefs, because they are too busy dressing nice and making sure that people have a certain opinion of them.

It appears as if religious belief is the ONLY measure they have for their morality. Once you have that, you can do as you wish and you are ALWAYS forgiven.

I've always found this attitude and situation to be curious, ugly, and pathetic. That was the Midwest in the early 70s, and I can only wonder how little things have changed in this backward region.

[hishamshafi]

Morality is the backbone of a society, if there were no place for moral values we would cut each other's throat. So to all the young people here, this is the time you build your moral values and don't fear to fight for your morals, it's not going to get you in trouble its only going to make you stronger

[HoopEnthusiasts]

Religion argues it brought morality but throughout human history it’s obvious most devastation was caused by rel

[myinternetidentitystill]

I would love to learn where and how you collect your knowledge and then especially-how you express it so articulate? I would be so happy to be as wise

[TakumisBizarreRacingAdventure]

The simplest definition of morality I can come up with right at this moment is that "it's what tells us to take the decision which causes the least harm to everyone, not equally, but in proportion to what they seemingly deserve."