eth·ics [éthiks]
n
1. study of morality’s effect on conduct: the study of moral standards and how they affect conduct (takes a singular verb) Also called moral philosophy
2. code of morality: a system of moral principles governing the appropriate conduct for an individual or group (takes a plural verb)
mo·ral·i·ty [mə rállətee, màw rállətee]
(plural mo·ral·i·ties)
n
1. accepted moral standards: standards of conduct that are accepted as right or proper
2. how right or wrong something is: the rightness or wrongness of something as judged by accepted moral standards
3. moral lesson: a lesson in moral behavior
Enigma'07 said:What caused us to evolve that trait?
wesmorris said:Being able to predict what is coming is a pretty decent survival tactic I think.
sargentlard said:Predict?...or do you mean estimate after similar experiences?
wesmorris said:yeah, that. we get an educated guess as to what it going to happen next.
persistence in time allows you incredible flexibility as compared to less of the same no?