Question

Which of these is not a system of ethics? select one:

a. utilitarianism
b. humanism
c. relativism
d. divine command theory?

Answer 1

Divine command theory

Divine command theory is an ethical theory that proposes we act morally when we do what God commands us to do. The theory proposes that an action's status as morally good is equivalent to whether it is commanded by God

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Divine Command Theory.

Explained briefly, a system of ethics is the collection of moral principles that affect how people make good decisions and lead their lives.

Utilitarianism, Humanism and Relativism are all collections of moral principles, ethical theories or stances. However, the theory of Divine Command is actually a meta-ethical theory based on the proposition that we do good based on what God commands us to do.

All other are considered to be systems of ethics.

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