Life presents many questions. Each has its own wonders, but there are many of the same questions that are asked numerous times. One that crosses almost everyone's mind is, “Why am I the way I am?” The answer to this question is morality. Morality is the reason why we act, think, discriminate and speak; it is what distinguishes right from wrong. Some believe that morality comes with birth, while others believe that it is taught by parents and the surrounding environment. Whatever the situation, researchers are finding that our morals are evolving in surprising ways and that our lives are immensely affected. There are many factors to consider when it comes to understanding why a person is the way they are, but the origins of these factors all point to one thing: morality. The word morality can have different but similar definitions. According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, the definition of morality is “to refer descriptively to some code of conduct proposed by a society…religion, or accepted by an individual for his [or her] behavior” (page no. ). The original definition described the overall code of conduct – the basis of morality and the conditions upon which people set their standards – established by society, but was later broken down into different affiliations (n. pg). Typically, people separate themselves based on others who share similar conditions to their code of conduct. Morality is considered the unacknowledged addition to the formation of ethical theories created by different social groups (n. pg.). Since the definition of morality has been changed, two separate ideologies now exist. An ideology is "descriptive morality" that refers to specific groups. The other is 'Regulation M...... middle of paper ......fe. The idea that the day we are born comes is more important than ever, but even though we are born with the same foundations of life that have been essential for centuries, our morals are evolving in drastic ways. Morality plays a role in almost every aspect of every person's life. So, “Why am I the way I am?” Morality. Works Cited Mattingly, Terry. “Americans' views on morality have changed over time.” Desert news. January 31, 2013: Print. “Morality by Design.” All about philosophy. nd Web. October 30, 2013. National Science Foundation. “Morality changes as people age.” News from the United States. June 8, 2011. Web. November 14, 2013. Stahl, Leslie. “Born good? Children help unlock the origins of morality.” 60 minutes. CBS. July 28, 2013. Television.Zalta, Edward N. “The Definition of Morality.” The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 2nd ed. 5 August 2012. n. page Network. October 28, 2013.