From Limited Morality to Generalized Morality:Based on The Perspective of Social Participation
The belief that social morality shifts from limited morality to generalized morality as modernity progresses has been widely held.However,related theories suggest that the development of generalized morality is not necessarily inevitable.Modern society's characteristics,such as fluidity and rationalization,can also lead to fluid morality and demoralization.Therefore,it is crucial to investigate how we can foster the development of generalized morality in modern society.Drawing upon the moral theories of Zygmunt Bauman and Platteau,as well as the analysis of recent national survey data,this paper aims to present the realistic characteristics of generalized morality in Chinese society.Additionally,it demonstrates the positive impact of social participation on the development of generalized morality,while highlighting the significant mediating effect of digital media use.Lastly,this paper delves into the enlightening significance of social participation in shaping individual moral subjectivity,based on the moral theories put forth by Zygmunt Bauman and Michel Foucault.