Europe and modern morality (original) (raw)

This chapter explores the complex relationship between modernity and morality, challenging oversimplified notions that modernization either erodes moral values or signifies moral superiority. It outlines how the evolution of moral sentiments has expanded from local communities to a global scale, and how the moral values associated with various societal fields have diversified. The paper also presents empirical findings from the European Values Study (EVS) to illustrate the divergence in moral sensitivities across different European countries, highlighting the role of civil society and trust among citizens.