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Moral Absolutes: Tradition, Revision, and Truth (Michael J. Mcgivney Lectures of the John Paul II Institute) - Softcover

Finnis, John

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9780813207452: Moral Absolutes: Tradition, Revision, and Truth (Michael J. Mcgivney Lectures of the John Paul II Institute)
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ISBN 10: 0813207452 ISBN 13: 9780813207452
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, 1991

Synopsis

Moral Absolutes sets forth a vigorous but careful critique of much recent work in moral theology. It is illustrated with examples from the most controversial aspects of Christian moral doctrine, and a frank account is given of the roots of the upheaval in Roman Catholic moral theology in and after the 1960s. Essential reading for students of theology, ethics, and philosophy. McGivney Lectures.

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"A very valuable resource for both critics and defenders of traditional moral theology."― Theological Book Review

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A trenchant defence of the ideas that there are exceptionless moral norms. . . . -- Theological Book Review

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Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0813207452
ISBN 13 
9780813207452
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
116
Rating
  • 3.85 out of 5 stars
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