theory is highly criticized and many philosophers would say it has been refuted for thousands of years. The main criticism comes from Socrates and Euthyphro. The question is whether what is right is right because God says so (DCT) or does God say it’s right because he sees that its right (theory of natural law). Option one is quickly dismissed by Euthyphro because it implies quite a bit of arbitrariness. For instance‚ in the very beginning all actions were morally equal until God starting commanding
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The Problem of Evil One of the most interesting topic we cover in class has to be the idea of Evil and God. Commonly referred to as the Problem of evil‚ J.L. Mackie‚ an Australian Philosopher‚ from the University of Sydney simplifies The problem of Evil with this line‚ “God is omnipotent; God is wholly good; and yet evil exists”. I found this topic very mind boggling‚ as I have never once questioned the power of the omnipotent and all good God. For anyone that believes that Gods is all powerful
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------------------------------------------------- World Literature I Exam II ------------------------------------------------- Plato I. General Questions • Write the letter of the correct answer for each question on the line provided. 1. Euthyphro is involved in a murder trial against whom? a. His father b. A domestic servant c. His brother d. Meletus ____a______ 2. Who indicated to Chaerephon that Socrates was the wisest of men? a. Socrates himself b.
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would probably perceive the person who would readily agree to sacrifice his own child to God as quite mad and immoral. Which means that we would look to our own established morals first before obeying such a command‚ even if God wills it. In Euthyphro by Plato‚ Socrates says that “…that which is holy has been acknowledged by us to be loved of God because it is holy‚ not to be holy because it is loved.”(2) In other words‚ holy or moral acts are loved by God because they are good‚ since God is theoretically
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In fifth century Greece‚ religion was present in all areas of life. Although its origins may be traced to the remotest eras‚ Greek religion in its developed form lasted more than a thousand years. From before the time of Homer to the reign Julius Caesar in the fourth century AD‚ the gods were alive and present and influencing human affairs. There were myths to explain the origins of mankind‚ formal rituals that could include animal sacrifices and libations and temples dominated the city skyline
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because all people have it. Special is like the ten commandment‚ some people are given special revelation such as a bible or church in order to tell you Jesus Christ is lord and savior. Divine command- God gives certain commandments and that’s it. Euthyphro dilemma. * Makes ethics arbitrary. If god said we all should murder then everybody would be bad. * Knowledge- unless God speaks to me constantly‚ I don’t know what God wants. Doesn’t give you rules to apply in every situation. * Naturalistic
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Bibliography: "The Trial and Death of Socrates: Euthyphro‚ Apology‚ Crito‚ Death Scene from Phaedo"by Plato‚ Cooper John‚ Hackett Publishing (2000)
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Normative ethical subjectivism is an ethical stance that attempts to specify circumstances under which an action is morally right or wrong using four distinct arguments that try to prove this claim. Normative ethical subjectivism claims that an act is morally right if‚ and only if‚ the person judging the action approves of it. Stemming form this view on ethics a normative ethical theory has been made. An ethical theory is a theory of what is right and wrong. This stance on ethics is the opposite
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absence their final grade will automatically drop a full letter grade. 1 Whitehead‚ "The Aims of Education" ( HYPERLINK "http://www.anthonyflood.com/whiteheadeducation.htm" http://www.anthonyflood.com/whiteheadeducation.htm ) 2-3 Plato. Euthyphro. http://classics.mit.edu/Browse/browse-Plato.html (use this link for all Plato readings) Plato. Apology Plato. Crito. Plato. Phaedo. 4 Descartes. Meditations. Part 1-2. ( HYPERLINK "http://www.wright.edu/cola/descartes/meditation1.html"
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Does God command what is good because it is good‚ or is it good because God commands it? Euthyphro’s Dilemma proposes two options. Either we choose to believe that God dictates what is good and evil‚ or we choose to down grade God to a glorified messenger. This paper will explore the dilemma and show the effects of choosing either option. There are three main attributes of God that are reflected upon in this argument. The first one is that God is the creator and could have made any world he chose
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