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A large U.S. study found 15 core moral dimensions that shape how people judge right and wrong, and no two people's moral profiles look exactly the same.

Consider the following hypothetical scenario (warning: some will find it disturbing): Poe lives alone with their dog for many years, when one day the dog runs onto the street and is lethally hit by a car. Poe, while heartbroken about losing their dog, has heard that dog meat is supposedly delicious, so decides to cook and eat it. How immoral would you consider Poe's action in this situation? Some people think it's not at all immoral - others think it's moderately so, but not

Many big debates are really about definitions. Understanding your own theory of what definitions are can help you spot hidden disagreements and think more clearly with others.