Christian ethics and moral philosophy : an introduction to issues and approaches /
Boyd, Craig A.,
Christian ethics and moral philosophy : an introduction to issues and approaches / [print] Craig A. Boyd and Don Thorsen. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, (c)2018. - v, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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.
0801048230 9780801048234
Christian ethics.
Ethics--History.
Jewish ethics.
--PHI 4140
BJ1251.B693.C475 2018
Christian ethics and moral philosophy : an introduction to issues and approaches / [print] Craig A. Boyd and Don Thorsen. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, (c)2018. - v, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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.
0801048230 9780801048234
Christian ethics.
Ethics--History.
Jewish ethics.
--PHI 4140
BJ1251.B693.C475 2018