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According to the divine command theory, what dictates what is right and wrong?
According to the divine command theory, what dictates what is right and wrong?
- Human nature
- God's command (correct)
- Human character
- Human intent
What is the first assumption underlying the divine command theory?
What is the first assumption underlying the divine command theory?
- Goodness is relative
- God exists (correct)
- Human nature guides morality
- Humanity determines moral standards
Which quality of God ensures that His Word is good, according to the text?
Which quality of God ensures that His Word is good, according to the text?
- Inconsistency
- Indecision
- Immutability (correct)
- Partiality
In divine command ethics, why is an action considered correct?
In divine command ethics, why is an action considered correct?
What guarantees God's Word is good in divine command ethics?
What guarantees God's Word is good in divine command ethics?
What is the basis for morality in the divine command theory?
What is the basis for morality in the divine command theory?
What is the principle of inequality in regard to social and economic inequalities?
What is the principle of inequality in regard to social and economic inequalities?
According to legal positivism, where do the legitimate sources of laws come from?
According to legal positivism, where do the legitimate sources of laws come from?
What does positive law believe about the creation of laws?
What does positive law believe about the creation of laws?
According to positive law, what is the relationship between law and justice?
According to positive law, what is the relationship between law and justice?
How does positive law view human compliance with state law?
How does positive law view human compliance with state law?
What aspect changed regarding influence over the law in the context of positive law?
What aspect changed regarding influence over the law in the context of positive law?
What is the core concept of justice as fairness?
What is the core concept of justice as fairness?
What is the main principle of retributive justice?
What is the main principle of retributive justice?
How does distributive justice differ from compensatory justice?
How does distributive justice differ from compensatory justice?
What is the focus of the principle of equal liberty in terms of justice?
What is the focus of the principle of equal liberty in terms of justice?
In the context of justice, what does 'giving each person what he deserves' represent?
In the context of justice, what does 'giving each person what he deserves' represent?
Which type of justice ensures that people are fairly compensated for their injuries?
Which type of justice ensures that people are fairly compensated for their injuries?
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