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Understanding Religious Ethics

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Understanding Religious Ethics by Charles Mathewes explores the foundational principles of religious ethical systems across various traditions. This book examines how religious beliefs influence moral decision-making and considers the impact of ethics on contemporary issues. Mathewes provides an insightful analysis of the intersection between faith and ethics, making it an essential read for those interested in philosophy and psychology.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring how religious ethical perspectives shape moral decision-making and human behaviour. It offers insights into various traditions and encourages readers to consider the complex relationship between faith, ethics, and contemporary moral dilemmas. It's ideal for those keen on examining the philosophical and psychological dimensions of ethical discourse in religious contexts.

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This introduction to religious ethics focuses on the major forms of ethical reasoning encompassing the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Mathewes considers both ethical reasoning and how that reasoning reveals insights into a religious tradition.

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This accessible introduction to religious ethics focuses on the major forms of moral reasoning encompassing the three ‘Abrahamic’ religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

  • Draws on a range of moral issues, such as examples arising from friendship, marriage, homosexuality, lying, forgiveness and its limits, the death penalty, the environment, warfare, and the meaning of work, career, and vocation
  • Looks at both ethical reasoning and, importantly, how that reasoning reveals insights into a religious tradition
  • Investigates the resources available to address common problems confronting Abrahamic faiths, and how each faith explains and defends its moral viewpoints
  • Offering concrete topics for interfaith discussions, this is a timely and insightful introduction to a fast-growing field of interest

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Understanding Religious Ethics by Charles Mathewes offers a comprehensive exploration of comparative religious ethics. The book provides a blend of theoretical insights and practical examinations of historical and normative questions, making it a balanced resource for those interested in the philosophical study of religious moral systems.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405133524

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Charles Mathewes is Associate Professor of Religious Ethics at the University of Virginia. He is the author of Evil and the Augustinian Tradition (2001), A Theology of Public Life (2007), and several edited volumes.

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