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Book SynopsisIn this concise and lucid book, the author considers the fundamental principles of morality in a Christian context. Writing clearly and without jargon, he provides the reader with a discussion of the fundamental concepts we employ in everyday consideration of moral questions.
Trade Review"For a world confused about conscience, freedom and morality, this book provides a concise guide to Christian ethics for intelligent people. This neat little book lives up to its title." Reviewed by Dan Kroger in St. Anthony Messenger, January 2007
'...useful short chapters introduce basic ideas about freedom, amorality, conscience, cultura relativism and the like beofre discussing some of the main ethical thinkers and theories...all in all, some good insights into varying viewpoints and it gave me another perspective.' Volume 22, Number 3 -- Peter Ballantine * ANVIL *
'This book offers a clearly written and accessible account of moral philosophy, and concludes with a spirited defence of natural law, virtue ethics, and Aquinas.' Canon Robin Gill, Michael Romsey Professor of Modern Theology at the University of Kent, in Church Times. * Blurb from reviewer *
Table of ContentsTopics covered include:; The Bible; Natural Law; Authority of the moral teaching of the Church; Conscience; Justice; Property; The Law; Peace, Violence and War; Sex, Sexuality and Relationships; Truth and Lies; Organ Transplants; Euthanasia.
