This work takes up the problem of moral conflict, wherein a person must choose between two or more evils. The problem lies behind such issues as the defensive war, therapeutic abortion, and contraception. It becomes a religious question because, as the author argues, religion elicits the same kind of openness to values as is needed for addressing moral dilemmas. After culling insights out of the history of Christian ethics, Blasi presents phenomenologies of both moral decision making and religion, and uses the results to address the variety of moral dilemmas.
"This is an original and enlightening study of a timely and important subject." (Leslie Dewart, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto)
"Conflict situations will always exist. And therefore so will the need for thoughtful precision in dealing with them. Blasi's book is a significant contribution to that precision." (Richard A. McCormick, S.J., University of Notre Dame)
"...the work represents a very original and inspiring contribution to moral inquiry...." (Béla Somfai, Regis College)
"His book is a unique contribution to greater precision in analysis of moral conflict." (C. Douglas Jay, Studies in Religion)
"Conflict situations will always exist. And therefore so will the need for thoughtful precision in dealing with them. Blasi's book is a significant contribution to that precision." (Richard A. McCormick, S.J., University of Notre Dame)
"...the work represents a very original and inspiring contribution to moral inquiry...." (Béla Somfai, Regis College)
"His book is a unique contribution to greater precision in analysis of moral conflict." (C. Douglas Jay, Studies in Religion)