divine command theory

proper noun

A metaethical theory stating that an action is morally good if commanded by God and morally bad if forbidden by God.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. human sciencesA metaethical theory stating that an action is morally good if commanded by God and morally bad if forbidden by God.
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