| Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy: An Introduction to Issues and Approaches Contributor(s): Boyd, Craig A. (Author), Thorsen, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801048230 ISBN-13: 9780801048234 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Ethics - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues |
| Dewey: 241 |
| LCCN: 2018023225 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This introductory textbook presents Christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics. Combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, the authors 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. End-of-chapter reflection questions, illustrations, and additional information tables are also included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thorsen, Don: - Don Thorsen (PhD, Drew University) is professor of theology at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. His previous books include An Exploration of Christian Theology, What Christians Believe about the Bible, and The Wesleyan Quadrilateral.Boyd, Craig A.: - Craig A. Boyd (PhD, Saint Louis University) is professor of philosophy at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the coauthor of several books, including Faith and Reason: Three Views and Virtues and Their Vices. He has also published numerous journal articles and has presented at many scholarly conferences. |