Philosophy Walk
Deontology and Divine Command Theory
Looking towards God for the answer as to what we should or should not do is a form of deontology called 'Divine Command Theory'. This idea that God's commands provides us with a moral compass has attracted the attention of some big names in philosophy. Rene Descartes is one such adherent, as is William of Ockham - the man credited with creating Ockham's Razor.