Sexual Morality: A Natural Law Approach to Intimate Relationships

Piderit, John

ISBN 10: 019979328X / ISBN 13: 9780199793280

Published by Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2011

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In this book, Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a partner to whom he or she can realistically promise love "until death do us part." Num Pages: 328 pages, 9 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRAM1; HRCV4; JHBK5; JMU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472. . 2011. Illustrated. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sexual Morality: A Natural Law Approach to Intimate Relationships
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019979328X
• ISBN 13: 9780199793280
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Informal customs have become the norm for most young adults in matters of sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, the sexual revolution has not proven to be as beneficial to women as was hoped, and society offers young men little preparation for future roles as husbands and fathers. In this book, Father Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a partner whom they can realistically promise to love until death do them part.

Offering theory but focusing on practice, this book helps young adults understand why sexual intimacy should be reserved for marriage. The first two sections develop the natural law basis for behavior. Father Piderit points out that natural law relies primarily on reason, not religion, and his explanation provides a way to understand a Christian approach to morality as grounded in nature. The final third of the book explores what religious practice and membership in a Christian denomination adds to the natural law approach.

Father Piderit uses clear, practical examples to show that positive goals are what motivate human beings. By breaking down the potentially abstract concept of morality into a set of intuitive practices guided by natural law, Father Piderit provides young people and students with the tools to create a positive courtship and, ultimately, a solid marriage based on strong, shared values and mutual respect.

About the Author

Fr. Piderit served as president of Loyola University Chicago from 1993 to 2001. He is now the president of the Catholic Education Institute, a group which seeks new ways to educate Catholics, both at the secondary and the tertiary level.