Open MIND· 2017
The Peaceable Kingdom: A Primer in Christian Ethics
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Short summary
This primer introduces Stanley Hauerwas's vision of Christian ethics, emphasizing Jesus' life and teachings as central to moral life.
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Key points
- Christian ethics are shaped by Jesus' life and teachings.
- Moral reasoning is fundamentally narrative.
- Community and tradition are essential for morality.
- Character, virtue, and nonviolence are critical elements.
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Abstract
Stanley Hauerwas presents an overall introduction to the themes and method that have distinguished his vision of Christian ethics. Emphasizing the significance of Jesus' life and teaching in shaping moral life, _The Peaceable Kingdom_ stresses the narrative character of moral rationality and the necessity of a historic community and tradition for morality. Hauerwas systematically develops the importance of character and virtue as elements of decision making and spirituality and stresses nonviolence as critical for shaping our understanding of Christian ethics.\u000a\u000a\u00A9 University of Notre Dame\u000a\u000aCopyright for most content is held by The University of Notre Dame. Reproduction of all or any portion of content constitutes a violation of copyright. You must obtain permission from The Copyright Clearance Center or The University of Notre Dame Press in order to reprint (or adapt) content.\u000a\u000ap: (574) 631-6346 \ e: undpress@nd\.edu \ website: copyright\.com
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