Review:
Divine Command Theory
overall review score: 3.5
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Divine Command Theory is a meta-ethical theory which states that an action is morally right if God commands it, and morally wrong if God forbids it. It posits that ethical values are derived from divine authority.
Key Features
- Relies on the existence of a deity
- Morality is based on divine commands
- Objective moral values
Pros
- Provides a clear source of moral guidelines
- Can offer a strong basis for moral absolutes
Cons
- Relies on belief in specific religious doctrines
- Raises questions about the arbitrariness of morality