moralism

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Moralism is the practice of moralizing or a conventional moral attitude. It can also involve an exaggerated emphasis on morality, particularly in politics. This is distinct from moral philosophy, which is the study of human conduct and values, also known as ethics. While societies develop moral codes and rules, the philosophical examination of these standards is the domain of ethics. Moral realism, a concept within metaethics, explores whether moral judgments are objective truths or subjective reflections, and how reasons for following moral principles are established.12345

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…to morality can be distinguished: According to this view, the primary or exclusive function of art is as a handmaiden to morality—which means, usually, whatever system of morality is adhered to by the theorist in question. Art that does not promote moral influence of the desired kind is viewed…
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…to morality can be distinguished: According to this view, the primary or exclusive function of art is as a handmaiden to morality—which means, usually, whatever system of morality is adhered to by the theorist in question. Art that does not promote moral influence of the desired kind is viewed…
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