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Fear-Based Ethics

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Author and Natural Philosopher

06 Jun 2024
Published 2 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.

Fear-Based Ethics

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30 Phil, Chapter 27: Categorized within Consequentialism, fear-based ethics focuses on “good results” and are measured with a big stick–acts are not primarily measured by merit. Karma and Divine Command Theory are two examples of this faulty ethical system. With Karma, you fear a negative rebirth, and with Divine Command Theory, you fear God’s wrath. With both you lose sight of right and wrong. The solution to the faulty ethical system is simple, teach the intrinsic value of moral acts, not fear.

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