Divine Command Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Ethical principles derived from DCT
A
The 10 commandments
Situation ethics
2
Q
Key theory
A
Actions are right or wrong depending on what God commands
He has absolute authority
3
Q
The Euthyphro Dilemma
A
Dialogue written by Plato
Does God command things because they are good or are they good because God commands them
a) Questions God’s omnipotence
b) Silly morals
4
Q
Philosopher of modified DCT
A
Robert Adams
5
Q
Adam’s DCT
A
Accounts for silly morals
DCT is grounded in God’s character so silly morals would not arise
6
Q
Challenge to DCT
A
The problem of supervenience
7
Q
The problem of supervenience
A
Taking a teaching from the bible which does not talk about ethics and applying it to an ethical problem
