Question

Today we are creating an understaind of the phrase "moral obligation." Discuss as a group, and then answer individually in writing.

What does "moral" mean? Also look at "morals" and "morality"? Look up these words and write the generic definition. Then describe the word as you feel about it.

What is an obligation? Also look at "obligatory" Look up these words and write the generic definition. Then write about what the words mean to you.

Lastly, what is a "moral obligation". What does the phrase mean to you?

Answer 1

Moral definition: concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.

Morality definition: a particular system of values and principles of conduct, especially one held by a specified person or society.

I feel morals are what is keeping us from everything in a way.

Obligatory: required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Obligation: an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

These words mean to me that they are both required to do things.

Moral obligation is like a requirement with morals.

That phrase means to me that you are almost forced to fulfill your morals.