Religion and morality
Moral philosophy and philosophy of religion
It examines how religious practice and belief relate to obligation and moral formation.
Historical context
The relation between religion and morality has been studied in debates over law, virtue, motivation, and divine authority.
Overview
A religious practice can motivate an act of help. Explaining that motivation leaves open what makes the act right and whether that reason can be shared outside the tradition.
Main claims
Motivation, moral development, and the ground of obligation are related and distinct problems.
Debates and nuances
Questions about moral motivation differ from questions about the ground of rightness.
This entry provides educational context.