Abstract
Divine command theory is one of the leading positions concerning the metaphysical basis of moral properties. As its name suggests, the view holds that all or at least certain moral properties are grounded in the commands of God. DCT is a version of what is called “theological voluntarism,” which is a more general label for any approach to grounding moral properties in God. Rather than commands, alternative versions of voluntarism focus on God's desires, intentions, or emotions. This entry reviews some of the leading arguments for why one might adopt a voluntarist approach in general, as well as clarifies divine command theory and the main challenges it faces.
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