What is the meaning and essence of morality?

Meaning: Morality is one of social ideologies, and it is the norm and norm of people's common life and behavior. Morality restricts social life through public opinion of society or a certain class.

Essence: Morality, as a special form of social consciousness, is ultimately determined by the economic base and a reflection of social and economic relations. Morality is not a passive reflection of social and economic relations, but a dynamic way to grasp the world, guide and standardize people's social practice.

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The role of morality: all human activities are aimed at obtaining some kind of happiness. The difference lies in different types of happiness and different degrees of perfection. Since moral activity is an activity, it is no exception. It is also to pursue some kind of happiness.

The human soul can be roughly divided into three parts, namely, nutrition and reproduction, feeling and desire, mind and reason. Because morality is closely related to practice and activities, its purpose is to pursue the happiness of feelings and desires in the human soul.