Morals or Ethics? Depending on the field of study we sometimes see morality and ethics being used interchangeably. They are distinct though certainly related. Morals are more environmentally based often supported by society, religion or individual conscience in a given era. Morals are rules for what is right or wrong. Ethics is based on individual character, discipline and is more subjective. The dilemma here is a personal decision of right or wrong, good or bad. The moral