Today’s fine distinction: Ethics vs Morals.
“Ethics” are intelligible, explicit, rational principals of right and wrong, defined by one’s social and/or professional community.
“Morals” are emotional, deep-seated, felt senses of right and wrong, defined by one’s conscience or god.
This, I think, is brilliant in terms of clarifying the distinction: while an unethical act may get you fired, an immoral act may land you in hell. Woohoo – fire, right there. Good stuff.
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Published on October 12, 2025 22:11