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Commanding and Obeying: Some Aspects of Nomological Ethics in Christian Philosophy
Commanding and Obeying: Some Aspects of Nomological Ethics in Christian Philosophy

Author(s): Jasper Doomen
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: religinė motyvacija; dieviškieji įsakymai; krikščionybė; suinteresuotumas; religious motivation; divine command; Christianity; self-interest

Summary/Abstract: Straipsnyje analizuojama, kokios priežastys lemia veikimą pagal Dievo įsakymus ir ar jos gali būti suvokiamos kaip moralinės priežastys, pabrėžiant krikščionybę. Todėl straipsnyje išdėstoma Dievo, kaip pagrindinio įstatymų teikė- jo, pozicija, specialiai kreipiant dėmesį į Jo galios reikšmę. Remiantis Biblijoje pateiktais pavyzdžiais, kurie nurodo paklusti Dievui, išryškinami savanaudiški motyvai šiuo atžvilgiu. Aiškinamasi, ar gali būti išskirti kokie nors kiti elementai, ypač iš metaetinės perspektyvos. In this article, it is inquired which reasons are decisive for acting in accordance with divine commands, and whether these can be regarded as moral reasons; the emphasis lies on Christianity. To this effect, the position of God as a – basic – lawgiver is expounded, with special attention to the role his power plays. By means of an account of the grounds given (in the Bible) to obey God, the selfish motives in this respect are brought to light. It is questioned whether any other elements can be discerned, particularly from a meta-ethical perspective.

  • Issue Year: 69/2012
  • Issue No: 41
  • Page Range: 7-18
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English