Morality refers to the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are distinguished as proper (right) and those that are improper (wrong) . It can be a body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religion, or culture, or it can derive from a standard that a person believes should be universal. Morality can also be specifically synonymous with "goodness" or "rightness". In its descriptive sense, "morality" refers to personal or cultural values, codes of conduct, or social mores from a society that provides these codes of conduct in which it applies and is accepted by an individual. Morality may also be related to cognitive processes implicated in moral judgment and decision making, and moral action.
From a normative perspective, "morality" refers to a code of conduct that would be accepted by anyone who meets certain intellectual and volitional conditions, almost always including the condition of being rational. When "morality" is used simply to refer to a code of conduct put forward by an actual group, including a society, even if it is distinguished from etiquette, law, and religion, it is being used in a descriptive sense.
In summary, morality is a complex concept that encompasses principles of right and wrong in behavior, ethical judgment, and societal guidelines for proper conduct. It is influenced by various factors such as philosophy, religion, culture, and cognitive processes, and it plays a crucial role in shaping individual and societal behavior.
