| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 219 pages) |
| Series |
New studies in Christian ethics |
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New studies in Christian ethics.
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| Contents |
General editor's preface -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Christian ethical distinctiveness -- 3. Ecclesial ethics -- Stanley Hauerwas -- 4. Moral realism in recent philosophy -- 5. Virtue, tradition and God -- Alasdair MacIntyre -- 6. Communitarianism and its critics -- 7. Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
This book explores some current issues on the borderland between moral philosophy and Christian theology. Particular attention is paid to the issues at stake between liberals and communitarians and the dispute between realists, non-realists and quasi-realists. In the course of the discussion the writings of Alasdair MacIntyre, George Lindbeck and Stanley Hauerwas are examined. While sympathetic to many of the typical features of post-liberalism, the argument is critical at selected points in seeking to defend realism and accommodate some aspects of liberalism. The position that emerges is more neo-Barthian than post-liberal. In maintaining the distinctiveness of Christian ethics and community, the book also seeks to acknowledge common moral ground held by those within and without the church |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-216) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Christian ethics -- Reformed authors.
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Communitarianism.
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Christian ethics.
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RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Ethics.
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Christian ethics
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Christian ethics -- Reformed authors
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Communitarianism
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Christelijke ethiek.
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Liberalisme.
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Religion et morale.
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Communautarisme.
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Morale chrétienne.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
97047493 |
| ISBN |
0511002971 |
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9780511002977 |
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9780521496780 |
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0521496780 |
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