Paul J. Wadell

Happiness and the Christian Moral Life

An Introduction to Christian Ethics

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

One of the most widely adopted textbooks in the field, Happiness and the Christian Moral Life introduces students to the study of Christian ethics. In this updated edition, including a new section on sexual ethics, Paul Wadell proposes that the heart of Christian ethics is not rules and obligations but our deep desire for happiness and fulfillment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield
• Fourth Edition
• Seitenzahl: 392
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 160mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 726g
• ISBN-13: 9781538184547
• ISBN-10: 1538184540
• Artikelnr.: 70243857

Autorenporträt

By Paul J. Wadell - Contributions by Bridget Burke Ravizza

Inhaltsangabe

Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition Chapter 1:
Finding a Path for Life: The Quest for Goodness and Happiness Chapter 2:
Finding a Story Worth Handing On: Narrative and the Moral Life Chapter 3:
Not Going It Alone: Friendship and Community in the Christian Moral Life
Chapter 4: Skills for Living Wisely and Well: Virtues and the Quest for
Happiness Chapter 5: Every Person's Truth: Made in the Image of God, Called
to Do the Work of God Chapter 6: Freedom: Exploring a Dangerous Topic
Chapter 7: False Steps on the Path to Happiness: Losing Our Way and Finding
It Again Chapter 8: Doing What the Good Requires: Conscience and Prudence
in the Moral Life Chapter 9: The Gift That Makes All Gifts Possible:
Learning the Language of Love Chapter 10: Reimagining the World: Why the
Happiness of One Demands Justice for All Notes Index About the Author