The Euthyphro Dilemma

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Philosophy

 

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Kathryn M

 

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January 31, 2013

 

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After examining the weaknesses of each option, I will consider – and argue against - the alternative options presented by theists. Finally, I will state the reasons why the arguments for divine command theory aren’t strong enough, and why (1) is the most sensible option to choose. God’s commands determining morality – otherwise known as divine command theory - is often a popular option at first, since it nicely puts ethics and God together, but the more you look into it, the more implausible it begins to sound...
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The six major problems with divine command theory can be called ‘the independence problem’4, ‘the arbitrariness problem’4, ‘the emptiness problem’4, ‘the problem of abhorrent commands’ , not knowing God’s will, and the ‘naturalistic fallacy.’ Firstly I’ll explain the ‘problem of abhorrent commands’...
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