The Moral World of James
The Moral World of James

Author: James Riley Strange

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9781433108815

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In The Moral World of James, James Riley Strange compares the moral system in the Epistle of James with other Greco-Roman and Judaic texts. The author of the epistle prescribed moral practices in a world in which other people, both pagan and Jewish, had long been expressing similar concerns, and more would continue to take up the task centuries after Christianity was well established in the Roman Empire. In this fresh and thick analysis, Strange's systemic comparison of texts (among them works of Plato, Plutarch, Epictetus, and Aelius Aristides, as well as Greek Magical Papyri, tractates of the Mishnah, and the Community Rule of the Dead Sea Scrolls) reveals how James's vision of a distinctive way of community life was both part of and distinct from the moral and religious systems among which it emerged.

A Morally Complex World
A Morally Complex World

Author: James T. Bretzke

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780814651582

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A Morally Complex World covers the methodology of moral theology; basic concepts such as conscience and moral agency; natural law and moral norms; how the Bible can be used in Christian ethics; how to dialogue on contested ethical issues; how to consider sin and moral failure; and how to mediate moral principles and moral teaching in a pastorally sensitive manner in concrete life situations.

The Elements of Moral Philosophy
The Elements of Moral Philosophy

Author: James Rachels

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 9780877224051

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Socrates said that moral philosophy deals with 'no small matter, but how we ought to live'. Beginning with a minimum conception of what morality is, the author offers discussions of the most important ethical theories. He includes treatments of such topics as cultural relativism, ethical subjectivism, psychological egoism, and ethical egoism.

William James on Ethics and Faith
William James on Ethics and Faith

Author: Michael R. Slater

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-09-10

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 052176016X

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A new interpretation of James's ethical and religious thought focusing on the prominent role these views played in his philosophy.

How Christianity Transformed the World
How Christianity Transformed the World

Author: Sharon James

Publisher: Christian Focus

Published: 2021-03-05

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781527106475

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Many people today would say that Christianity has done more harm than good to our world. Sharon James argues, however, in seeking to love their neighbour and reflect God's moral character the followers of Jesus have had a largely positive impact on our society. James takes a number of areas - education, healthcare, justice, human dignity - and traces the ways in which these benefits have spread with the gospel. Chapter Headings: Freedom Religious Liberty Justice Protecting Life The Dignity of Women Philanthropy Healthcare Education for All The Creation Mandate and the Value of Work History: The Triumph of Christ

The Moral World of the First Christians
The Moral World of the First Christians

Author: Wayne A. Meeks

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780664250140

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Describes the social setting of the early Christians, looks at the Greek and Roman ethical traditions, and explains the moral formation of the beginning Christian movement

The Moral Equivalent of War
The Moral Equivalent of War

Author: William James

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1473365376

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From one of nineteenth-century America’s leading philosophical thinkers, William James, this fascinating short essay is an engaging read exploring the reasons for war, and methods and resources to prevent conflict. The Moral Equivalent of War was written as part of an initiative to stir interest in international peace among US residents. First published in 1910, the Executive Committee of the Association for International Conciliation used this treatise to encourage civilians to support the movement promoting international peace. In this short essay, William James discusses the reasons for war in general and explores the various ways in which we can prevent it.

At the Heart of the State
At the Heart of the State

Author: Didier Fassin

Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780745335605

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An edited collection that explores all aspects of the state and its institutions.