Certain Quote by Matthew Arnold
“Morality represents for everybody a thoroughly definite and ascertained idea: the idea of human conduct regulated in a certain manner.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays in Criticism, 1865
Morality is defined as a clear, fixed concept of how humans should behave in an orderly way.
In simple terms: Morality is a clear idea of proper human behavior.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and uphold clear ethical standards.
Themes
ethics
human behavior
order
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- public policy
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
normative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine what is "proper" behavior?
- Can morality be truly universal?
A Different Perspective
Morality can be culturally relative, making universal definitions hard.
