Author Unknown Additional authorWilkens, Steve Publisher InterVarsity Press (Illinois, 2017) Language(eng) English ISBN9780830840236 SeriesUnknown EditionUnknown SubjectCHRISTIAN ETHICS; NoteUnknown AbstractThe field of Christian ethics is the subject of frequent conversation as Christians seek to understand how to live faithfully within a pluralistic society. The range of ethical systems and moral philosophies available can be confusing to people seeking clarity about what the different theories mean for everyday life. Christian Ethics: Four Views presents a dialogue between four main approaches to ethics in the Christian tradition. Virtue ethics focuses less on the action itself and more on the virtuous character of the moral agent. A divine command approach looks instead at whether an action has been commanded by God, in which case it is morally right. Natural law ethics argues for a universal, objective morality grounded in nature. Finally, prophetic ethics judges what is morally right in light of a biblical understanding of divine justice and shalom. The four views and their proponents are as follows: • Brad J. Kallenberg: Virtue Ethics • John Hare: Divine Command Ethics • Claire Peterson: Natural Law Ethics • Peter Heltzel: Prophetic Ethics Christian Ethics: Four Views, edited by noted ethicist Steve Wilkens, presents an accessible introduction to the key positions in Christian ethics today.

Number of pagesvii, 221 p. Dimension23 cm. Other descriptionUnknown