SOPHIA- Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200 Unit 2

SOPHIA- Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200 Unit 2 Unit 2 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true? Answer: Divine command theory states that what is right is wholly determined from God's command. Divine command theory states that God freely chooses what is right and what is wrong. Divine command theory is an objectivist moral theory. Norman learns from his pastor that God commands people to love one another. Thus according to divine command theory, loving one another is . Answer: obligatory Patricia abstains from eating pork because she believes God has commanded her to. Thus according to divine command theory, eating pork is . Answer: impermissible Oliver asks his rabbi if it's acceptable for him to swim in the ocean while visiting family in South Carolina. The rabbi tells him God has not said anything about swimming in the ocean. Thus according to divine command theory, swimming in the ocean is . Answer: neutral Which of the following examples contains a disagreement between popular thought and divine command theory? Answer: God says to forgive all people, but many crimes are thought to be unforgivable. God forbids eating meat from pigs, but many people say eating pork is a good thing. God forbids lying, but most people think lying is acceptable if it does good. Which of the following is an advantage of divine command theory? Answer: Divine command theory offers standards that originate outside of humanity. Divine command theory provides a source for ethical standards.