modified divine command theory Flashcards

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who created modified divine command theory?

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robert adams

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what is the major issue of traditional divine command theory according to robert adams?

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•morality is arbitrary (random)

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what does adams say about the criticisms of traditional divine command theory?

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adams argued that since god is omnibenevolent then whatever god commands will inevitably reflect this
- this then means that morality cannot be arbitrary because it is grounded in omnibenevolent nature of god

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