Definition

The essential or characteristic customs, social norms, and moral standards of a particular group or society.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'mos' (plural 'mores'), meaning custom, habit, or usage. It entered English in the late 19th century through the social sciences to specifically describe the binding customs of a culture.

In the news

While not explicitly in the article text, the term appears in the metadata as part of 'National S’mores Day'. In a philosophical context, 'mores' refer to the foundational cultural beliefs that philosophers like those mentioned in the text often examine or challenge.

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