Community, Liberalism and Christian Ethics
Community, Liberalism and Christian Ethics
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USDThis book is an examination of current issues in the related fields of moral philosophy and Christian theology. It raises the question of whether and to what extent Christian moral presuppositions are distinctive or are held in common with other persons and communities. Attention is devoted to debates in pluralist societies about the relation of moral belief and action to tradition, community and story. A mediating position is advocated whereby recognition is accorded to both the distinctiveness of Christian convictions and their overlap with other moral positions.
- A theological exploration of recent themes in moral philosophy
- A theological assessment of the debate between communitarians and liberals
- Examination of the distinctiveness of Christian ethics for a pluralist society
Reviews & endorsements
"...the book propounds an interesting thesis that should challenge all sides of the debate to hone their arguments." Mark Peters, Interpretation
"...the author has a clear command of the literature to which he refers....Recommended for specialists doing work in ecclesiology and Christian ethics." Andrew Flescher, Religious Studies Review
"...both the range and the depth of the overacting analysis are sure and sophisticated and should not be underestimated by those with little sympathy for religion." Ethics
Product details
January 2005Paperback
9780521498081
236 pages
216 × 140 × 14 mm
0.31kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Christian ethical distinctiveness
- 3. Ecclesial ethics - Stanley Hauerwas
- 4. Moral realism in recent philosophy
- 5. Virtue, tradition and God - Alisdair MacIntyre
- 6. Communitarians and its critics
- 7. Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index.
