1. State the problems associated with DCT and naturalism in a manner that demonstrates your philosophical growth over the course of this term. 2. Feel free to speculate (if you wish) on the popularity of certain non-philosophical approaches to faith and morality, in such a way that you make clear the standards of this discipline and what you think may account for this gap.

One of the significant problems associated with Divine Command Theory (DCT) is the Euthyphro Dilemma, which questions whether something is good because God commands it or if God commands it because it is good. This creates a challenge as it seems to pit moral goodness against God's sovereignty, leading to confusion in the nature of morality itself. In terms of naturalism, the reduction of moral values to purely biological or sociological phenomena can diminish the profound, often spiritual, human experience of morality. This philosophical evolution throughout the term has highlighted to me that while each system offers insights, they also leave critical questions unanswered about the essence of human ethics and spirituality. On the flip side, non-philosophical approaches to faith and morality, like clean-cut religious adherence or humanistic values, seem to thrive in popular culture. Their appeal often lies in providing convenient moral frameworks without the heavy lifting of philosophical inquiry. This trend can be largely attributed to a societal preference for simplicity and immediate answers in a complex world. However, the gap in deeper philosophical discourse often leaves individuals ill-equipped to tackle moral dilemmas that lack a straightforward solution, underscoring the value of rigorous philosophical exploration in living a well-examined life.