Karteikarten: Divine Morality: Commands and Character — 10 Karten

Divine Command Theory — definition?

Morality based on God's commands.

God and morality — role?

God's nature and commands ground morality.

Robert Adams' Theory — key idea?

God's commands are grounded in His loving nature.

Challenges to Divine Command — example?

Euthyphro dilemma questions if morality is arbitrary.

Morality — alternative ethical theories?

Virtue ethics, ethical egoism, secular moral frameworks.

God's moral goodness — based on?

His nature and character.

Arbitrariness — concern in divine commands?

Commands might be arbitrary if not grounded in God's character.

Moral independence — meaning?

Morality existing outside of or prior to divine commands.

Ethical pluralism — challenge?

Diverse moral beliefs conflict with single divine authority.

Virtue Theory — focus?

Developing good character traits.