People who strictly follow the behavioral codes of their society are considered to be moral. This can be at odds with what most humans, in their hearts, consider to be good. Human sacrifice was thought to be moral by many civilizations throughout history. But was it good? At the time in our development, it was considered to be an act of highest good.
Morality depends on what society defines it as at the time. Good is a based on individual decisions and preferences. For example, what you consider to be a good dinner may be repugnant to me. You may crave fish eyeballs, while I might pass on that. A good meal depends on so many variables: Quantity of food, food memories, the perceived skill of the cook, the freshness of the ingredients, and how we were raised to believe a good meal should be.
When someone says, “He’s a good person,” it could mean so many things. It might even mean he is a highly moral person. In that case, he follows all the rules of society in general and has other qualities that make him more than a programmed robot. What we generally regard as a good person is one who shows compassion, empathy, generosity, and kindness.
Morality depends on what society defines it as at the time. Good is a based on individual decisions and preferences. For example, what you consider to be a good dinner may be repugnant to me. You may crave fish eyeballs, while I might pass on that. A good meal depends on so many variables: Quantity of food, food memories, the perceived skill of the cook, the freshness of the ingredients, and how we were raised to believe a good meal should be.
When someone says, “He’s a good person,” it could mean so many things. It might even mean he is a highly moral person. In that case, he follows all the rules of society in general and has other qualities that make him more than a programmed robot. What we generally regard as a good person is one who shows compassion, empathy, generosity, and kindness.
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