God and moral realism
Abstract : Only God, or a very god-like being, can provide both the objectivity and the normative power necessary for a really robust moral realism. Further, I argue that the classical theist position—the view of Augustine, Anselm, and Aquinas—that morality is grounded in the nature of God, supplies...
Author: | Katherin A. Rogers |
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Published: |
S.n.,
s.l.,
2005
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Volume: | 45 |
Pages: | 103-118 |
Notes: | Abstract, 103. |
Periodical: | International Philosophical Quarterly |
Number: | 1 |
Format: | Article |
Topic: | -
Doctrine
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From man to God
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[Morale]
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Status: | Needs Review |
Summary: | Abstract : Only God, or a very god-like being, can provide both the objectivity and the normative power necessary for a really robust moral realism. Further, I argue that the classical theist position—the view of Augustine, Anselm, and Aquinas—that morality is grounded in the nature of God, supplies a better metaphysical background for a strong moral realism than Divine Command Theory does. I respond briefly to the criticism that belief in God can have no positive role to play in solving ethical problems, and I conclude with the observation that if the argument is correct, it entails that there is an argument from evil for the existence of God. |
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