Explanation
A system of evaluations and rules concerning what counts as right action. It turns utterances into inquiries into obligation, responsibility, and the good life.
Example
The fable evaluates not only cleverness but also fairness.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Morality” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It turns utterances into inquiries into obligation, responsibility, and the good life.
Resonance
In the atlas, Morality forms a node joined by 2 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → second core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 239
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Morality“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-037. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-037The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.