The Threshold of Ethics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Castlemon, Harry E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440042985 ISBN 13 : 9781440042980

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How our sense of right and wrong is formed—and what it means for living well.

The Threshold of Ethics explores conscience, morality, and the roots of ethical thought through Christian tradition, philosophy, and social ideas. It discusses how conscience can act as both judge and guide, and it considers how ideas from religion, utilitarianism, and humanism influence our everyday choices.

The book examines what motivates ethical behavior, how societies have tried to secure shared standards, and how individuals can evaluate their own beliefs in light of broader moral questions. It offers a clear overview of historical and contemporary debates about what makes actions right or wrong, and it considers the practical implications for living a thoughtful, responsible life.

• How conscience functions as judge and guide in everyday moral decisions


• Comparisons of Christian ethics with utilitarianism and humanism


• How beliefs about God and religion shape moral motivation and action


• Historical perspectives on conscience across different cultures

Ideal for readers interested in ethics, philosophy, and religious thought seeking a clear, accessible framework for understanding moral life.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Author SOME PRINCIPLES OF MORAL THEOLOGY AND THEIR APPLICATION IGNORANCE, FAITH AND CONFORMITY CONSCIENCE AND ITS PROBLEMS: AN INTRODUCTION TO CASUISTRY THE VISION OF GOD (B ampton Lectures 1928) MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE .
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440042985
• ISBN 13: 9781440042980
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 170
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible