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 influence each other strongly, and can encourage acceptable behaviour for peaceful coexistence
4.1.2 Definitions of Moral Belief Systems
clarifying the terminology used for religion, atheism and secularism
4.1.3 Classification of Moral Influence
describing the following chapter segments, supporting analysis of how people can live together peaceably
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 encouraging socially acceptable behaviour and avoiding conflict
Culture and moral influence affect legislation and people’s compliance with the law, as described in the next chapter