This is a classic and deeply debated question in philosophy, known as the debate between **moral realism** (objectivism) and **moral anti-realism** (subjectivism, relativism, or constructivism).

### 1. **Morality as Objective**
Proponents argue:
- **Moral realism**: Moral facts exist independently of human opinions—certain things are inherently right or wrong (e.g., murder is wrong, kindness is good), no matter what anyone believes.
- Moral objectivity is often defended by appeal to reason, human flourishing, universalizable principles, or even the existence of a deity (divine command theory).
- Philosophers (e.g., Plato, Immanuel Kant) and many religious traditions uphold some form of moral objectivity.

**Arguments for Objectivity:**
- Some actions (genocide, torture) seem universally wrong regardless of time or culture.
- Moral progress (e.g., ending slavery) suggests we can recognize moral truths and improve.
- People can make moral mistakes, indicating a standard “outside” preferences.

### 2. **Morality as Human Invention**
Proponents argue:
- **Moral anti-realism**: Morality is constructed by humans; it’s a product of evolution, culture, agreement, or emotional responses—not an objective feature of the universe.
- This view includes moral relativism ("right" and "wrong" depend on social or personal perspectives) and constructivism (morality as social agreements).

**Arguments for Invention:**
- Different cultures have radically different moral codes (e.g., views on polygamy, gender roles, diet).
- No empirical test distinguishes “moral facts” the way science does with physical facts.
- Morality adapts and changes over time—if objective, why does it shift so much?

### 3. **Hybrid Views and Other Considerations**
Some philosophers (e.g., J.L. Mackie) argue for a middle path, such as “error theory” (morality *claims* objectivity but is mistaken), or “contractarianism” (morality as agreed-upon rules for cooperation).
- Sam Harris (in *The Moral Landscape*) claims science can inform objective moral truths by reference to human well-being, though this is controversial.

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## **Summary**
- **Not a settled issue.** Both sides have strong arguments.
- **Morality may be:** 
    - Objective and discoverable (realism)
    - Invented and contingent (anti-realism/relativism)
- **Your view** will depend on your approach to ethics, metaphysics, and human psychology.

**If you want, I can explain any position or give examples in more depth!**
