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I wonder if fundamental ethical values are mostly absorbed in childhood or through genetic instinct. At some point it seems most people would just use greater

I wonder if fundamental ethical values are mostly absorbed in childhood or through genetic instinct. At some point it seems most people would just use greater knowledge of law, ethics, etc to either become better at arguing why what they did was right or wrong or use the details to get better at not getting caught. Teaching a grown adult to internalize a new value system would appear quite difficult from my observation.

throwawaysleep 4y ago
I have not met many people who wouldn't compromise their ethics for some benefit. This is especially true if they think nobody will find out. So I am not sure there are fundamental ethical values.
- repomies69 4y ago
  Also, the tendency to do so depends on your financial status. Poor people will happily sell thei ethics, those who are more well off don't have to.
  - mellavora 4y ago
    I've usually seen the opposite.
  - fullstop 4y ago
    I'd argue that the opposite is more common. People who are well off can often feel that they are entitled to things.
  - djbusby 4y ago
    The situation we're discussing involves wealthy folk doing unethical things.