Feminism and Christian Ethics

by Susan Frank Parsons

Overview

This book describes the diversity of moral thinking within contemporary feminism, giving an overview and analysis of the major themes of feminist ethics. It can serve as a guide for the reader who wants to engage with feminism in a serious way. It will be of specialist interest for Christian ethicists and moral philosophers, in understanding and making contributions to new developments. It will be useful to feminist scholars, in taking stock of their own tradition, and in considering the best way forward for feminist ethics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521468206
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/29/1996
Series:	New Studies in Christian Ethics , #8
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	5.39(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

General editor's preface; Preface; 1. On diversity; 2. The liberal paradigm; 3. Critique of liberalism; 4. The social constructionist paradigm; 5. Critique of social constructionism; 6. The naturalist paradigm; 7. Critique of naturalism: transition: picking up some threads; 8. Towards an appropriate universalism; 9. Towards a redemptive community; 10. Towards a new humanism; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...this is a well written overview and analysis of major feminist approaches to doing ethics. The reader will receive good grounding in the diversity of feminist ethical thinking. You do not need to be a "scholar" to benefit from this book." At The Center (Publication)

"Parsons provides a valuable resource for feminist theologians who may not read widely in feminist theory." Marsha Aileen Hewitt, Theological Studies

"Parsons has written an important book that constructs a framework for feminist ethics from resources in feminist theory." Mary E. Hobgood, Jrnl of Ecumenical Studies

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