Legalism & Antinomianism | Situation Ethics A-Level #1

In this video, we delve into Joseph Fletcher's ethical theory of Situation Ethics by contrasting it with two other approaches to ethics: Legalism and Antinomianism. Fletcher criticises both Legalism, which rigidly follows moral rules, and Antinomianism, which rejects rules altogether. Instead, he proposes Situation Ethics, an approach that emphasises doing the most loving thing in every unique situation.

🔍 Key Points Covered:
- Definition and criticism of Legalism
- Definition and criticism of Antinomianism
- Introduction to Situation Ethics

Join us as we examine these approaches and understand why Fletcher believes that love should be the ultimate moral guide, even if it means breaking traditional moral rules.

Perfect for University Courses & A-Level Philosophy & Ethics OCR & AQA or equivalent.

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📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Legalism
01:46 Antinomianism
02:20 Situation Ethics (a better approach)

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