Philosophy A-Level
The meaning(s) of the attributes
What The meaning(s) of the attributes means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The meaning(s) of the attributes
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Reference: AQA
Each attribute is contested, so learners should be able to state a definition, explain an interpretation and identify a difficulty.
Topics that use The meaning(s) of the attributes
- The concept and nature of 'God' (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Arbitrariness of morality
- God's relationship to time
- Omnipotence
- Responses grounding goodness in God's nature
- The source of moral goodness
- Timelessness (eternity)
- Arguments for incoherence
- Divine command theory
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