PHI 2396 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Divine Command Theory, Immanuel Kant, Moral Rights
25 Jan 2017
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Most influential thinkers of modern world, last philosopher of the. Believed laziness and cowardice allowed others to control them and their thoughts. His understanding and reasoning influenced the creation ethics as philosophers agreed that morality was important in human conduct. Changed the old way of doing ethics (following the will of god) Medieval church addressed relationships with others being important to show your will of god by treating others how you want to be treated. God"s e(cid:454)pe(cid:272)tatio(cid:374)s are stru(cid:374)g fro(cid:373) his (cid:373)oral nature; this applies to everyone at all times. Two interpretations of the divine command theory during medieval times: God"s (cid:449)ill is re(cid:448)ealed i(cid:374) s(cid:272)riptures of the chur(cid:272)h su(cid:272)h as the te(cid:374) The golden rule (new testament); treat others as we would want to be treated. Aquinas stated that if we examine the nature of things in the world, we will be able to determine what god had expected of us.
