Books
Description
Author: Fletcher, Joseph
Brand: Westminster John Knox Press
Color: Other
Edition: 2
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 01-07-1997
Part Number: 9780664257613
Details: Igniting a firestorm of controversy upon its publication in 1966, Joseph Fletcher's Situation Ethics was hailed by many as a much-needed reformation of morality--and as an invitation to anarchy by others. Proposing an ethic of loving concern, Fletcher suggests that certain acts--such as lying, premarital sex, adultery, or even murder--might be morally right, depending on the circumstances. Hotly debated on television, in magazines and newspapers, in churches, and in the classroom, Fletcher's provocative thesis remains a powerful force in contemporary discussions of morality.
The Library of Theological Ethics series focuses on what it means to think theologically and ethically. It presents a selection of important and otherwise unavailable texts in easily accessible form. Volumes in this series will enable sustained dialogue with predecessors though reflection on classic works in the field.
EAN: 9780664257613
Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 0.6 inches
Languages: English