{"product_id":"what-is-religious-ethics-9781138393592","title":"What is Religious Ethics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Religious Ethics? An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and informative overview to major themes and methods in religious ethics. This concise and lively book demonstrates the relevance and importance of ethics based in religious traditions and describes how scholars of religious ethics think through moral problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining an issues-based approach with a model of studying ethics religion-by-religion, this volume examines pressing topics through a variety of belief systemsHinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhismwhile also importantly spotlighting Indigenous communities. Engaging case studies invite readers to consider the role of religions with regard to issues such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRISPR \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarianism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuclear weapons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReparations for slavery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Religious Ethics? is a reliable and easily digestibl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Irene Oh’s book provides a wonderfully clear introduction for students. I recommend it without reservation for courses dealing with religious approaches to moral and social issues.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Kelsay\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFlorida State University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At a time when discussions about ethics often feel imprecise and debates over religious commitments heated, Irene Oh offers this even-handed and comprehensive account of how religion influences what we believe and how we live. Whether you consider yourself religious or not, reading \u003cem\u003eWhat is Religious Ehics?\u003c\/em\u003e is like having a seat in Irene Oh’s classroom. An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to religious ethics by a leading scholar in the field.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Bucar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNortheastern University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With clarity and concision, Irene Oh provides a sweeping overview of religious ethics, demonstrating its ancient roots and cutting-edge relevance. This book simultaneously attends to classic issues like authority and autonomy, as well as boldly addresses contemporary controversies like CRISPR, climate change and racism. A fantastic and much needed entree to the field.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan K. Crane\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEmory University – Center for Ethics, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1. Moral Authority and Moral Influence 2. Biomedical Ethics 3. Climate Change and the Environment 4. Poverty and Wealth Disparity 5. War and Violence 6. Feminism, Sex, and Gender 7. Race, Racism, and Christianity 8. Who Are We? Diverse Voices in Religious Ethics Conclusion. \u003cem\u003eIndex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019490525527,"sku":"9781138393592","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138393592.jpg?v=1750780425","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/what-is-religious-ethics-9781138393592","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}