Scholar

William Barclay

1907–1978 · Critic of Situation Ethics as dangerously permissive.

Biography

William Barclay, a Scottish theologian, criticised Situation Ethics for giving people too much freedom, arguing most are not loving enough to use it safely.

Key Ideas

  • Situation Ethics gives 'too much freedom'.
  • Defence of moral rules.

Topics Appearing In

Exam Importance

A standard AO2 critic of Situation Ethics.