Divine Command Theory

Question 1

What is morality?

Answer 1

Morality refers to a set of principles or values that guide individual or collective behaviour, particularly with respect to right and wrong.

Question 2

Who/Where was morality first mentioned?

Answer 2

First mentioned by Aristotle/Socrates/Plato in Ancient Greece.

Question 3

What is the key characteristic of Absolutism?

Answer 3

There is no grey area, yes or no, good or bad.

Question 4

In what context is absolutism most often/effectively applied?

Answer 4

Regarding religion/God, people have more absolutist views, with God saying what is right as right and what is wrong as wrong.

Question 5

What is the key characteristic of Relativism?

Answer 5

Situational, there is room for discussion on whether it should be yes or no, good or bad or in between.