Chapter 5 - Morality and Religion (Lecture Video)

These flashcards cover important terminologies and concepts related to morality and religion, including key theories and philosophical dilemmas.

Theism

The belief that at least one God exists.

Polytheism

The belief that more than one God exists.

Monotheism

The belief that only one God exists.

Deism

The belief that God created the universe but does not intervene in it.

Agnosticism

The belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.

Divine Command Theory

The theory that actions are right or wrong based solely on God's commands.

Euthyphro Dilemma

A philosophical question concerning whether something is right because God commands it, or if God commands it because it is right.

Moral Objectivism

The belief in universal moral principles that apply to all people at all times.

Scripture

Sacred writings that guide the moral beliefs and practices of a religion.

Normative Theory

A theory that prescribes how things ought to be, particularly in terms of morality.