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Moral Wisdom
Lessons and Texts from the Catholic Tradition3. Third Edition
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36,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 02.09.2016 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781442247123 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 160 |
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Beschreibungen
<span><span>Moral Wisdom</span><span> introduces readers to moral theory through a Catholic lens. In a warm, conversational style, Father Keenan shares a wealth of stories and examples to highlight the resources in the Catholic tradition for developing moral wisdom. Connecting formative influences of the Catholic heritage with themes of love, consciences, sin, and suffering, the book helps readers appreciate what gives meaning to our lives. </span></span>
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<span><span>The third edition has been revised throughout to help the reader better understand how to develop and apply moral wisdom in real life. It features additional examples, as well as new material on the teachings of Pope Francis. Chapters on the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus have been re-worked in light of new scholarship. The book also features a new final chapter, </span><span>Moral Agency</span><span>, which addresses making practical decisions based on the lessons and texts from the book. Each chapter includes study questions to help readers further reflect on key themes.</span></span>
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<span><span>The third edition has been revised throughout to help the reader better understand how to develop and apply moral wisdom in real life. It features additional examples, as well as new material on the teachings of Pope Francis. Chapters on the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus have been re-worked in light of new scholarship. The book also features a new final chapter, </span><span>Moral Agency</span><span>, which addresses making practical decisions based on the lessons and texts from the book. Each chapter includes study questions to help readers further reflect on key themes.</span></span>
<span><span>Moral Wisdom</span><span> introduces moral theory through a Catholic lens. Connecting the Catholic tradition to the realities of modern life, the third edition has been revised throughout to include new examples, the teachings of Pope Francis, new scholarship on the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus, and a new chapter on applying lessons to life.</span></span>
<span><span>Preface</span></span>
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<span><span>Acknowledgments</span></span>
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<span><span>Introduction: Moral Wisdom beyond the Moral Manuals</span></span>
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<span><span>Part I: The Lessons</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter One: </span><span>Love</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Two: </span><span>Conscience</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Three: </span><span>Sin</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Four: </span><span>Suffering</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Part II: The Texts</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Five: </span><span>The Ten Commandments</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Six: </span><span>Jesus in the New Testament</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Seven: </span><span>Practicing the Corporal Works of Mercy</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Eight: </span><span>Cultivating the Cardinal Virtues</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Part III: The Task</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Nine: </span><span>Moral Agency</span></span>
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<span><span>Notes</span></span>
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<span><span>Index</span></span>
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<span><span>About the Author</span></span>
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<span><span>Acknowledgments</span></span>
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<span><span>Introduction: Moral Wisdom beyond the Moral Manuals</span></span>
<br>
<span><span>Part I: The Lessons</span></span>
<br>
<span><span>Chapter One: </span><span>Love</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Two: </span><span>Conscience</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Three: </span><span>Sin</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Four: </span><span>Suffering</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Part II: The Texts</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Five: </span><span>The Ten Commandments</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Six: </span><span>Jesus in the New Testament</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Seven: </span><span>Practicing the Corporal Works of Mercy</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Eight: </span><span>Cultivating the Cardinal Virtues</span><span></span></span>
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<span><span>Part III: The Task</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Nine: </span><span>Moral Agency</span></span>
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<span><span>Notes</span></span>
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<span><span>Index</span></span>
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<span><span>About the Author</span></span>
<span><span>James F. Keenan, SJ, </span><span>is Canisius Professor of Theology and Director of The Jesuit Institute at Boston College. He is the author or editor of a number of books, including </span><span>University Ethics: How Colleges Can Build and Benefit from a Culture of Ethics</span><span> and </span><span>The Works of Mercy: The Heart of Catholicism</span><span>.</span></span>
<span><span>Revised to help readers better understand not only the roots of Catholic moral theology but also how to apply it to real life</span></span>
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