Religious Studies A-Level
Legalism vs Antinomianism
What Legalism vs Antinomianism means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Legalism vs Antinomianism
The tension between strict adherence to codified rules and the total rejection of laws in favor of spontaneous moral action, with Situation Ethics positioned as the 'middle way'.
Topics that use Legalism vs Antinomianism
- A study of three ethical theories: Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics, and Natural Moral Law (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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