Paul Ricoeur and Contemporary Moral Thought

ISBN 10: 0415938430 / ISBN 13: 9780415938433

Published by Routledge, 2002

About this Item

Here, some of the most influential thinkers in theological and philosophical ethics develop new directions for research in contemporary moral thought. Taking as their starting point Ricoeur's recent work on moral anthropology, the contributors set a vital agenda for future conversations. Editor(s): Schweiker, William; Wall, John; Hall, David. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556. . 2002. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paul Ricoeur and Contemporary Moral Thought
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415938430
• ISBN 13: 9780415938433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book explores and proposes new avenues for contemporary moral thought. It defines and assesses the significance of the writings of French philosopher Paul Ricoeur for ethics. The book also explores what matters most to persons and how best to sustain just communities.

About the Author

John Wall is assistant professor of religion at Rutgers University, Camden. William Schweiker is professor of theological ethics in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. W. David Hall is visiting assistant professor of religious and philosophical ethics at DePaul University.