Legalism, situation ethics & antinomianism Flashcards
What is Legalism?
The view that people require fixed rules to follow.
What is Antinomianism?
The view that there are no rules or laws to follow at all.
How did Fletcher position Situation Ethics in relation to Legalism and Antinomianism?
As a middle ground that avoids the problems of each extreme while retaining their benefits.
What is the downside of Legalism according to Fletcher?
It cannot take the situation into account.
What is the downside of Antinomianism according to Fletcher?
It leads to moral chaos.
What is the upside of Legalism?
It provides clear guidance for people to follow.
What is the upside of Antinomianism?
It takes the situation into account.
How does Situation Ethics provide clear guidance and avoid moral chaos?
By claiming that love is the one single absolute principle to be applied to all situations.
According to Situation Ethics, what makes an action good?
An action is good if it has the most loving consequence in the situation you are in.
What does Fletcher’s Situation Ethics claim is the single absolute principle?
Love. (agape)
