
HoP 262 - On Command - Scotus on Ethics
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Divine Command Theory and the Case of Abraham and Isaac
This chapter explores the concept of divine command theory, using the case of Abraham and Isaac to illustrate the idea that a divine command can override ethical considerations. It also discusses how medieval thinkers believed that God's decrees establish right and wrong, and examines Scottus' perspectives on the divine command theory.
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