AdamHazzard’s Quick Parable Comparing Atheistic and Divine Command Theoretic Metaethics

I just read this in the combox on Randal Rauser’s blog.

An atheist and a divine-command theorist are approached by someone who says to them, "God is telling me to kill my child. Am I crazy?"

The atheist doesn't hesitate. "Yes! You need to seek help immediately!"

While the divine-command theorist shuffles his feet and says, "Well, that depends. Is your name Abraham?"

Is this parable a fair representation of divine command theory?



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Published on January 11, 2013 16:37
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