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Christian ethics and moral philosophy : an introduction to issues and approaches / Craig A. Boyd and Don Thorsen.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, (c)2018.Description: v, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780801048234
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BJ1251 .C475 2018
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Contents:
Ethics in the Hebrew Scriptures (Case Study: Care for the environment) -- Ethics in the Christian Scriptures (Case study: The nearest and the neediest) -- Divine command theory (Case study: Intervention, exemptions, and conscience) -- Natural law ethics (Case study: Human sexuality) -- Individualistic ethics (Case study: Abortion) -- Kantian ethics (Case study: Capital punishment) -- Utilitarianism (Case study: War) -- Continental ethics (Case study: Euthanasia) -- Virtue ethics (Case study: Lying) -- Epilogue: Love and Christian ethics
Subject: Theology and philosophy have both shaped contemporary culture and how people actually think about moral issues. This introductory textbook engages both traditions to present Christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics. Combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, Craig Boyd and Don Thorsen explain the beliefs, values, and practices of various Christian ethical viewpoints, addressing biblical teachings as well as traditional ethical theories that contribute to informed moral decision-making. Each chapter begins with Words to Watch and includes a relevant case study on a vexing ethical issue, such as caring for the environment, human sexuality, abortion, capital punishment, war, and euthanasia. Designed for use in the classroom, the book includes end-of-chapter reflection questions, illustrations, and additional information tables.
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Reference (Library Use ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library REFERENCE REF BJ1251.B789.C475 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Digital/Print Sharing - NOT permitted 31923001718234

Varieties of ethics and moral thought (Case study: Violence against women and children) -- Ethics in the Hebrew Scriptures (Case Study: Care for the environment) -- Ethics in the Christian Scriptures (Case study: The nearest and the neediest) -- Divine command theory (Case study: Intervention, exemptions, and conscience) -- Natural law ethics (Case study: Human sexuality) -- Individualistic ethics (Case study: Abortion) -- Kantian ethics (Case study: Capital punishment) -- Utilitarianism (Case study: War) -- Continental ethics (Case study: Euthanasia) -- Virtue ethics (Case study: Lying) -- Epilogue: Love and Christian ethics

Theology and philosophy have both shaped contemporary culture and how people actually think about moral issues. This introductory textbook engages both traditions to present Christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics. Combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, Craig Boyd and Don Thorsen explain the beliefs, values, and practices of various Christian ethical viewpoints, addressing biblical teachings as well as traditional ethical theories that contribute to informed moral decision-making. Each chapter begins with Words to Watch and includes a relevant case study on a vexing ethical issue, such as caring for the environment, human sexuality, abortion, capital punishment, war, and euthanasia. Designed for use in the classroom, the book includes end-of-chapter reflection questions, illustrations, and additional information tables.

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