The ability to judge good from bad, right from wrong, is a uniquely human characteristic. However, given the complexity of life, it is often difficult to discern which choice to make, where our responsibilities lie, or what the consequences of an action (or of a nonaction) will be. In The Moral Disc
Happiness and the Christian moral life : an introduction to Christian ethics
โ Scribed by Wadell, Paul J.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 320
- Edition
- Third edition.
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Table of Contents
Finding a path for life: the quest for goodness and happiness --
Finding a story worth handing on: narrative and the moral life --
Not going it alone: friendship and community in the Christian moral life --
Skills for living wisely and well: virtues and the quest for happiness --
Every person's truth: made in the image of God, called to do the work of God --
Freedom: exploring a dangerous topic --
False steps on the path to happiness: losing our way and finding it again --
Doing what the good requires: conscience and prudence in the moral life --
The gift that makes all gifts possible: learning the language of love --
Reimagining the world: why the happiness of one demands justice for all.
โฆ Subjects
Christian ethics;Christian life;Happiness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity;RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Ethics
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