Moral Ontology for a Theistic Ethic: Gathering the Nations in Love and Justice FROM THE PUBLISHER
"This book develops a moral ontology for a theistic ethic that engages the work of contemporary moral and political philosophers, and reaffirms the relevance of a theistic tradition of God's relation to the world reflected in the fundamental teachings of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Drawing on recent thought in the nonreligious fields of psychology and political and moral philosophy, which build around the concept of human flourishing in community, Frank G. Kirkpatrick argues that a theistic ethic need not be the captive of parochial or sectarian theological camps. He proposes a common or universal ethic that transcends the fashionable ethnocentric 'incommensurate differences' in morality alleged by many post-modern deconstructionists." In the wake of ethnic religious strife post September 11th 2001, this book argues for a common morality built on the inclusivity of love, community, and justice that can transcend sectarian and parochial boundaries.
SYNOPSIS
Convinced that a truly theistic ethic is a human ethic and thus should provide the basis for a great deal more commonality in ethics than many postmodern deconstructionist moral philosophers consider fashionable, Kirkpatrick (Trinity College, US) explores some ways that theistic ethics can overlap with non-religious moral and political philosophy. He argues that a more universal ethics is possible resting on the universality of God as the ground for a common human nature and as a historical agent working to bring about concrete commonality through love and community. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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