Power, Value, and Conviction: Theological Ethics in the Postmodern AgePower, Value, and Conviction constructs a realistic Christian ethic while tackling the twin challenges of our time -- namely, moral pluralism in a time of globalization, and increased human power by means of technology. |
Contents
MORALITY AND POSTMODERNISM | 19 |
RESPONSIBILITY AND MORAL THEORY | 71 |
MORALITY AND CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT | 135 |
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