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Definition:
The term amoral is distinct from the terms moral and immoral, and simply refers to
the state of lacking any moral characteristics. An amoral act is not morally good
nor is it morally bad - it simply is. An amoral man is one who has no conception
of morality or moral judgements. Babies, for example, are amoral.
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What are Ethics and Morality?
Ethics is the formal study of moral standards and conduct. For this reason, the study of ethics is also often called "moral philosophy." What is good? What is evil? How should I behave - and why? How should I balance my needs against the needs of others?What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? Is there any point in studying philosophy, or is it a useless subject? What are the different branches of philosophy - what's the difference between aestheitcs and ethics? What's the difference between metaphysics and epistemology?
