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Do ethics come naturally to people, or are they learned? Can ethical behavior be taught?

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Ethical Thinking

Do ethics come naturally to people, or are they learned? Can ethical behavior be taught?

I would speculate that ethics may come naturally to those whom are born or experienced with a certain culture, organization, or environment. However, what does it mean for ethics to come naturally?

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