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What is Euthyphro’s Dilemma?
Presented by Plato: Is something good because God commands it, or does God command it because it is good?
Quote explaining Divine Command Theory
“They come down direct from Heaven, and are eternally valid for human conduct.” (JAT Robinson)
Quote supporting the arbitrariness problem
“It makes right and wrong ultimately arbitrary.” (Baggini)
Quote supporting a moral standard external to God
“If there are reasons why God deems an action to be ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, then it is really those reasons that provide an account of ‘right’ and ‘wrong and not God’s will.” (Driver)
Quote rejecting the arbitrariness problem
“There are, however, certain exceptions to the law against killing, made by God himself.” (Augustine)
Quote responding to the exceptions made by God in the Bible
“God, if he exists, is the greatest relativist of them all.” (Baggini)
Quote explaining Modified Divine Command Theory
“Any action is ethically wrong if and only if it is contrary to the commands of a loving God.” (Adams)
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