The Question of Christian Ethics

by Ralph McInerny

Overview

"Long associated with the Roman Catholic tradition, natural law is seen here as a legitimate philosophical position that can be justified without recourse to Christian theology. . . . Though the Christian ethics are a concern to many readers, McInerny is working from within the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition, arguing that, while distinct from theology, moral philosophy is best done in the context of faith. Recommended for philosophy and religion collections."—Library Journal

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813207711
Publisher:	The Catholic University of America Press
Publication date:	06/28/1993
Series:	Michael J. Mcgivney Lectures of the John Paul II Institute Series , #1990
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	74
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

McInerny, who is both a mystery writer and a professional philosopher at Notre Dame, defends natural law as a basis for philosophical ethics. Long associated with the Roman Catholic tradition, natural law is here seen as a legitimate philosophical position that can be justified without recourse to Christian theology. Originally presented as the Michael J. McGivney lectures at the John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family Life, these lectures are directed to a predominantly Catholic audience. Though Christian ethics are a concern to many readers, McInerny is working from within the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition, arguing that, while distinct from theology, moral philosophy is best done in the context of faith. Recommended for philosophy and religion collections in academic libraries.-- Augustine Curley, Newark Abbey, N.J.

Library Journal