Is expressivism theologically acceptable?
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Abstract As a matter of fact, few, if any, theists have been expressivists about morality. This is probably because expressivism thought to unacceptable theological implications. That is, it imply (1) that God’s goodness depends on our desire-like states, (2) not real property, (3) true God good, and (4) moral thoughts no explanation. I argue has such implications conclude theologically acceptable.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1572-8684', '0020-7047']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11153-021-09793-z