What's the difference between "ethical" and "moral"? [I Ask Questions]

I have heard people make a distinction: "I do not have moral objections to that, but I have ethical objections." At least one of these people had an advanced degree in philosophy, so he no doubt had a basis for such a statement.

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SirenCalledLuce · F

“Ethics” leans towards decisions based upon individual character, and the more subjective understanding of right and wrong by individuals – whereas “morals” emphasises the widely-shared communal or societal norms about right and wrong.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@SirenCalledLuce So would you say that nowadays, as people openly question societal norms and we all gravitate to our own separate subcultures, that the distinction is getting blurred?

SirenCalledLuce · F

@DrWatson yes I’d say that’s a way of seeing it.