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The nature of ethics has been the subject of much controversy and argument in recent decades. Theological Ethics and Global Dynamics tackles these various debates, offering a wide-ranging, comprehensive, and provocative statement of the nature of theological ethics in global times.

  • Offers an accessible, lively, and provocative statement of the nature of moral philosophy and theological ethics in contemporary times.
  • Tackles various perspectives on debates about distinctly Christian ethics.
  • Argues that we need to reframe the arena in which moral questions are asked.
  • Engages a range of positions, exploring distinctively modern issues such as moral and cultural relativism, globalization, problems of consumption and violence, and religious pluralism.
  • Addresses the complexity of certain ethical decisions, which are difficult and far from clear-cut, and yet presents a

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    "It is a very good book that will greatly benefit everyone who needs to think deeply about the world in which we live." (Political Theology, June 2009)

    Table of Contents
    Dedication.

    Acknowledgments.

    Introduction.

    Part I: Creation And World-Making.

    1. Global Dynamics And The Integrity Of Life.

    2. Pluralism In Creation.

    3. Reconsidering Greed.

    Part II: Time And Responsibility.

    4. Timing Moral Cosmologies.

    5. Love In The End Times.

    6. From Toleration To Political Forgiveness.

    Part III: Imagination And Conscience.

    7. Sacred Texts And The Social Imaginary.

    8. Comparing Religions, Comparing Lives.

    9. On Moral Madness.

    Postscript.

    10. Presenting Theological Humanism.

    Selected Bibliography.

    Index of Names.

    Index of Scripture.

    Index of Subjects

Theological Ethics and Global Dynamics

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 25 March 2004
      ISBN-13 9781405113441
      978-1405113441
      ISBN-10 1405113448
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      Ethics and moral philosophy Religion: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The nature of ethics has been the subject of much controversy and argument in recent decades. Theological Ethics and Global Dynamics tackles these various debates, offering a wide-ranging, comprehensive, and provocative statement of the nature of theological ethics in global times.

      • Offers an accessible, lively, and provocative statement of the nature of moral philosophy and theological ethics in contemporary times.
      • Tackles various perspectives on debates about distinctly Christian ethics.
      • Argues that we need to reframe the arena in which moral questions are asked.
      • Engages a range of positions, exploring distinctively modern issues such as moral and cultural relativism, globalization, problems of consumption and violence, and religious pluralism.
      • Addresses the complexity of certain ethical decisions, which are difficult and far from clear-cut, and yet presents a

        Trade Review
        "It is a very good book that will greatly benefit everyone who needs to think deeply about the world in which we live." (Political Theology, June 2009)

        Table of Contents
        Dedication.

        Acknowledgments.

        Introduction.

        Part I: Creation And World-Making.

        1. Global Dynamics And The Integrity Of Life.

        2. Pluralism In Creation.

        3. Reconsidering Greed.

        Part II: Time And Responsibility.

        4. Timing Moral Cosmologies.

        5. Love In The End Times.

        6. From Toleration To Political Forgiveness.

        Part III: Imagination And Conscience.

        7. Sacred Texts And The Social Imaginary.

        8. Comparing Religions, Comparing Lives.

        9. On Moral Madness.

        Postscript.

        10. Presenting Theological Humanism.

        Selected Bibliography.

        Index of Names.

        Index of Scripture.

        Index of Subjects

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