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What is a deontelogical theory?

A deontelogical theory is essentially an ethical theory that highlights the intrinsic worth of our actions, as opposed to the consequences our actions bring. In other words, whilst some actions may bring ...

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Assess the view that conscience is not the voice of God, but is learned (35)

intro of answer: The consince is thought to be our inward source of determining right and wrong. There is much debate as to how this is influenced but even more so by its source. Some theorists such as Jo...

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Explain Aquinas’ and Copleston’s Cosmological Argument

Finally, the third way of Aquinas’ five ways is the proof of God’s existence from contingency, which argues that God is a necessary being. Within this argument, Aquinas refers to contingent and necessary ...

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Critically assess the view that we are not responsible for our evil actions. (35 Marks)

Though some may argue on behalf of Libertarianism (supported by ethicists such as David Hume, a compatibilist) that we are responsible for our moral actions as we have the freedom to choose to act otherwi...

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I'm finding it really difficult to understand the Sanskrit words in my Hinduism module, how can I remember them better?

Try not to be too hard on yourself, because with Sanskrit terms it's basically like learning a little bit of a new language. The best way I found was by using flash cards, write the term on the front and ...

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