A Debate on God and Morality What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties?

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Synopsis

In 2018, William Lane Craig and Erik J. Wielenberg participated in a debate at North Carolina State University, addressing the question: "God and Morality: What is the best account of objective moral values and duties?" Craig argued that theism provides a sound foundation for objective morality whereas atheism does not. Wielenberg countered that morality can be objective even if there is no God. This book includes the full debate, as well as endnotes with extended discussions that were not included in the debate. It also includes five chapters by other philosophers who have written substantive responses to the debate - J. P. Moreland, David Baggett, Mark Linville, Wes Morriston, and Michael Huemer. The book provides crucial resources for better understanding moral realism and its dependence on, or independence from, theistic foundations.　　
Key Features


A valuable debate about whether or not God is the best explanation for objective morality, bringing together theists and atheists working on the same subject who normally are not in conversation with each other.


Includes clear coverage of ontological and epistemological issues in metaethical theories, focusing on Divine Command Theory and Non-natural Robust Moral Realism.


Engaging and accessible throughout, making the book well suited for undergraduate and seminary classrooms.

Book details

Author:
William Lane Craig, Erik J. Wielenberg
ISBN:
9781000093254
Related ISBNs:
9781003055259, 9780367135645, 9780367135645, 9780367135652, 9780367135652
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-07-18
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
Taylor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy