2007-10-28 04:51:23 · 3 answers · asked by banzaiii 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Moral fiber refers to the underlying foundation for morality. For most people, that foundation is just a set of feelings. The first answer talks about "having the guts" but that's just an appeal to feelings. We feel good about having courage so "having guts" makes us feel good. But it lacks a rational basis. Rationally, how far ought we to go in order to feel good? And aren't we just being manipulated by those shouting at us to "have guts"?
Logically, God is the only rational moral foundation with any strength. We know we ought to be kind, honest, compassionate, merciful and just. Those are the right things to do but if those are only the right things to do because they give us good feelings, then we shouldn't pay much attention to them.
2007-10-30 23:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morals are something that is purely a matter of perspective. Some think u have a "moral duty" to harm or even kill homosexuals. My morals tell me its wrong to harm someone over a different sexual orientation. So moral fiber would be beliefs ur parents raised u to believe is right.
2007-10-28 08:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by pandasex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having the guts or balls to do what you know is the "right" behaviour, even when it is not the easy option
2007-10-28 04:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kim B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋