Human Evolution and Christian Ethics - Brossura

Pope, Stephen J.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521175305 ISBN 13: 9780521175302

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Riassunto

Can the origins of morality be explained entirely in evolutionary terms? If so, what are the implications for Christian moral theology and ethics? Is the latter redundant, as socio-biologists often assert? Stephen Pope argues that theologians need to engage with evolutionary theory rather than ignoring it. He shows that our growing knowledge of human evolution is compatible with Christian faith and morality, provided that the former is not interpreted reductionistically and the latter is not understood in fundamentalist ways. Christian ethics ought to incorporate evolutionary approaches to human nature to the extent that they provide helpful knowledge of the conditions of human flourishing, both collective and individual. From this perspective, a strong affirmation of human dignity and appreciation for the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity is consistent with a revised account of natural law and the cardinal virtues.

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Review of the hardback: 'Public conflicts between science and religion tend to pit evolutionary biology against creationist critics, especially where the origins of human life are concerned. Stephen Pope focuses on these issues in Human Evolution and Christian Ethics. Pope argues that evolutionary theory makes important positive contributions to our understanding of human flourishing and the role of faith in the development of human life.' Christian Century

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Stephen Pope argues that our growing knowledge of human evolution is compatible with Christian faith and morality, provided that the former is not interpreted reductionistically and the latter is not understood in fundamentalist ways.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521175305
• ISBN 13: 9780521175302
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 374