Paul Ramsey's ethics : the power of 'agape' in a postmodern world / Michael C. McKenzie ; foreword by John P. Crossley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McKenzie, Michael C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ramsey, Paul.

Christian ethics--History--20th century.

Christian ethics.

History.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 173 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2001.

Summary:

Examines the moral philosophy of Paul Ramsey, one of the 20th century's most influential ethicists, from a theological perspective illustrating that religion can still play a substantial role in our ongoing moral inquiries.

Contents:

Introduction: Speaking His Mind in the Public Square xvii

1. The Theological Foundations of Ramsey's Thought 1

2. The Bible and Paul Ramsey 27

3. Natural Law and the Splendor of Natural Morality 45

4. Medical Ethics: Ethics at the Margins of Life 75

5. Fighting the Just War 109

Conclusion: For Such a Time as This 143.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [161]-168) and index.

ISBN:

0275969886

OCLC:

44267734