I agree that history of ideas is super important, and I further agree that there is a strong relationship between the concept ‘divine law’ and the concept ‘deontology.’ But they are not the same, and deontology can outgrow its roots. Nor do its roots settle its value.
I meant that a divine law-inspired conception of morality in a society that doesn’t actually believe in divine law, might be pretty recent.
Ok. Your post title seems pretty strong, then.
I agree that history of ideas is super important, and I further agree that there is a strong relationship between the concept ‘divine law’ and the concept ‘deontology.’ But they are not the same, and deontology can outgrow its roots. Nor do its roots settle its value.