Briefly describe the essence of morality and its functions?

1. Nature: morality, as a special form of social consciousness, is in the final analysis determined by the economic base and is a reflection of social and economic relations. The reflection of morality on social and economic relations is not passive, but a dynamic way to grasp the world and guide and regulate people's social practical activities.

2. Function: the function of morality refers to the efficacy and ability of morality as a special form of social consciousness for social development. Its main functions are cognitive function and regulatory function.

The cognitive function of morality refers to the efficacy and ability of morality to reflect social reality, especially socio-economic relations.

The regulating function of morality refers to the efficacy and ability of morality to guide and correct people's behavior and practical activities, and to coordinate the relationship between people through evaluation and other means.

Extended information

Morality, is expressed by thought and behavior, there are certain standards, society, customs, habits. Virtue, beauty is the beauty of things; virtue, the ancient called get; combined explanation is that the beauty of things can attract and get everything in society. Ugly virtues are not called virtues; therefore, morality is merely a form of expression and is neutral.

Morality is a synthetic word of Dao and virtue; Dao is a general term for direction, method, and technique; virtue is quality, character, and quality. Moral dualism is the philosophy of life. Morality is a social ideology, is people *** with life and its behavior of the guidelines and norms.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia - Morality