CWV 101 Topic 6 Already Passed

CWV 101 Topic 6 Already Passed Absolute Truth Unalterable facts that are true at all times for all persons regardless of context General Revelation Refers to the means God has used to reveal himself universally to humanity through nature, history, science, and reasoning Empiricism An epistemological theory that knowledge comes through only sensory experience Moral Absolute An objective standard by which certain actions my be judged right or wrong, regardless of the context of the act, the consequences of the act, or the intentions behind it Morality Beliefs about right or wrong behavior and principles governing right and wrong behavior Naturalistic Philosophy System of belief that everything can be explained through natural causes and effects involving only natural matter, energy, and forces. Supernatural explanations, causes, and effects are excluded Nihilism A view that suggests that, ultimately, there is no truth or meaning behind what people value as meaningful, only individual interpretations of situations, events, and emotions based on personal motives for self-benefit Personal Ethic Each person's unique understandings and convictions about what is right and wrong. Personal morality recognizes what is right and wrong for a person individually