Divine Command Theory: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores divine command theory, which posits that morality is dictated by God. It introduces the Euthyphro problem, a philosophical dilemma questioning whether actions are right because God commands them or if God commands them because they are right. The video discusses the implications of both scenarios, highlighting the challenges they pose to divine command theory, such as the arbitrariness of morality and the potential limitations on God's omnipotence.

What are the implications of accepting the first horn of Socrates's dilemma?

Discuss the potential issues with the second horn of the Euthyphro dilemma.

What questions arise regarding the binding nature of God's commands as mentioned in the text?