Natural Law and Practical Reason : A Thomist View of Moral Autonomy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rhonheimer, Martin.

Series:

Moral Philosophy and Moral Theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural law.

Thomists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (640 pages)

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 2000.

Summary:

This book, written by Martin Rhonheimer and translated by Gerald Malsbary, explores the concept of natural law from a Thomist perspective, emphasizing its role in practical reason and moral autonomy. Rhonheimer critically examines traditional and contemporary interpretations of natural law, particularly within Roman Catholic moral theology, and argues for a view that aligns with Aquinas's teachings on human action and moral objectivity. The book challenges revisionist readings of Aquinas that suggest moral autonomy is a creative power, proposing instead that practical reason is constitutive of the human good. Intended for scholars and students of moral philosophy and theology, the book addresses key topics such as the relationship between reason and nature and the implications of these ideas for issues like contraception. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823296262

0823296261

OCLC:

1309040802