![]() ![]() As I’ve read through a number of Lewis’s books, I’ve identified eight arguments he raises in favor of objective morality. Although I could say a fair amount about what the world would be like if morality really was a matter of preference (consider The Purge), the purpose of this article is to provide reasons for believing in objective morality (or “moral realism,” as philosophers call it).īecause of his continued focus on the objective nature of morality throughout his writings, and due to his unique ability to communicate and defend this concept in a clear and compelling manner, I will rely heavily on the thought of C. However, apart from the existence of such an objective standard, moral arguments for God’s existence (and Christian theism) quickly lose their persuasive power and morality as a whole falls to the realm of subjective preference. ![]() If there really is a standard of right and wrong that holds true regardless of our opinions and emotions, then the moral argument has the ability to convince. The cornerstone of the moral argument is the existence of an objective moral standard. ![]()
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