Source of Authority

it refers to the basis or justification for the power and influence that individuals or institutions hold over others.

3 Types of Source of Authority

It is often seen as a guide to ethical behavior.

Positive law includes rules and regulations enforced by authorities, compelling obedience.

It provides clear standards and consequences for unethical actions (e.g., theft, murder)

According to Article it states that the persons exempt from criminal liability in the event of the crimes of theft Swindling or Malicious mischief include spouses. of relatives by affinity in the same time the widowed spouse with respect to the deceased spouse and brother and sister or brother in law and sister in law.

It tells us what not to do but not necessarily what we should do. It doesn't cover all ethical concerns.

it teaches that one must obey God (or the Divine) in all things. This idea is known as the Divine Command Theory.

3 Problem of Religion

Each with different beliefs and ethical teachings, can lead to conflicts and confusion.

Disagreements even within the same religion.

Is something right because God commands it, or does God command it because it is right? If the former, morality can seem arbitrary.

1. It influences our moral judgments by shaping what we consider acceptable or taboo. 2. It leads to the concept of (blank) Relativism - the idea that what is right or wrong depends on one's (Blank).

Problem of Culture