Listen "Does Morality Require God? | Dr. William Lane Craig on Objective Morality & Ethics | Ep 22"
Episode Synopsis
Is morality possible without God? Or does the very idea of objective right and wrong require a divine lawgiver? In this episode of The IJK Podcast, Imad Jack Karam sits down with renowned philosopher and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig to explore one of life’s most profound questions: Does morality require God? We discuss:What morality really means and how to define it.Why Dr. Craig argues that objective morality is grounded in God’s nature.The Euthyphro dilemma: Is something good because God commands it, or does God command it because it’s good?How to understand the morality of atheists and non-believers.The question of moral progress (e.g., slavery and human rights).A survey of competing moral theories including: • Moral Platonism (Wielenberg) • Evolutionary Ethics (Ruse) • Utilitarianism / Consequentialism (Bentham, Harris) • Kantian Ethics • Social Contract Theories (Hobbes, Locke) • Constructivism (Korsgaard) • Moral Intuitionism (Moore)How moral duties and accountability fit into the discussion.Dr. Craig’s personal reflections on his work, faith and current projects.and much more...Whether you’re a theist, atheist, or somewhere in between, this conversation dives deep into philosophy, theology, and ethics — and why morality matters for all of us.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes with leading thinkers on philosophy, science, and the human experience.To learn more about Dr. William Lane Craig and his work, please check: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/#WilliamLaneCraig #Morality #MoralPhilosophy #MoralityAndGod
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