Morality refers to the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are distinguished as proper (right) and those that are improper (wrong) . It can be a body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religion, or culture, or it can derive from a standard that a person believes should be universal. Morality may also be specifically synonymous with "goodness" or "rightness". Ethics (also known as moral philosophy) is the branch of philosophy that addresses questions of morality. While some moral principles seem to transcend time and culture, such as fairness, generally speaking, morality is not fixed.

There are two senses in which the term "morality" is used: descriptive and normative. In its descriptive sense, "morality" refers to personal or cultural values, codes of conduct, or social mores from a society that provides these codes of conduct in which it applies and is accepted by an individual. It does not connote objective claims of right or wrong, but only refers to that which is considered right or wrong. Descriptive ethics is the branch of philosophy that studies morality in this sense. In the normative sense, "morality" refers to a code of conduct that would be accepted by anyone who meets certain intellectual and volitional conditions, almost always including the condition of being rational. That a person meets these conditions is typically expressed by saying that the person counts as a moral agent.

Moral values are the standards of good and evil that govern an individuals behavior and choices. They help us decide what is right and wrong, and they motivate us to do the right thing. Some examples of moral values include honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, and forgiveness. Moral values are important because they help us make the right choices in life and teach us how to treat other people with respect and how to behave in a way that is acceptable in society. Most people believe that moral values are learned, acquired through experiences and interactions with others.