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Human Evolution and Christian Ethics

  • Hardback
  • 374 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 15.3 x 23.7 x 2.6 cm

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For Christians seeking answers on morality and evolution

Addresses doubts about Christian ethics in light of science

You will deepen your understanding of faith and morality

This book explores the connection between human evolution and Christian ethics.

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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.

  • Title

    Human Evolution and Christian Ethics

  • Author

    Stephen Pope

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    December 2007

  • Weight

    722g

  • Page Count

    374

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 23.7 x 2.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521863407

  • ISBN-10

    0521863406

  • Eden Code

    1151735