Why Does Leibniz, the Great Theistic Philosopher, Reject the Divine

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why does Leibniz, the great theistic philosopher, reject the divine command theory?

• A) because it implies God is beyond our understanding
• B) because it implies God is unworthy of worship
• C) because it implies a utilitarian conception of morality
• D) because it implies God plays no role in morality

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