Short Essay Question on Ethical Absolutism, Egoism, Divine Command Theory, and Natural Law Ethics
How can ethical egoists, divine command theorists, and natural law ethicists differ from one another and still be absolutists?
(Break the question down into these parts):
- How do proponents of ethical egoism, divine command theory, and natural law ethics differ, and how are all three absolutists?
- What are the arguments for each of the three theories, and why do proponents of each say that the moral values they espouse must be absolute?
- What objections can be raised against the three theories and absolutism in general?
- How could defenders of the three views and absolutism reply to those objections?
- What difference would it make to adopt any of these views and absolutism in general?