4 Culture and Moral Influence
People’s characters are formed by the culture and moral influence of those around them, driving their social and political behaviour
4.1 Overview of Moral Influence
4.1.1 Effects of Moral Influence
people have considerable influence over the beliefs and behaviour of others
4.1.2 Definitions of Moral Belief Systems
clarifying the terminology used for religion, atheism and secularism
4.1.3 Classification of Moral Influence
how moral influence is analysed in this book: chapter structure
4.2 The Formation of Moral Values
origins of morality: upbringing, religion, philosophy, negotiated rights, society
4.3 Applying Moral Pressure
how people influence each other’s behaviour and beliefs
4.4 Living in Peaceful Pluralism
living together peaceably by agreeing how to behave and to avoid conflict
Culture and moral influence affect legislation and people’s compliance with the law, as described in the next chapter