Philosophical Ethics and Practical Ethics

1989 ◽  
pp. 201-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Hoffmaster
Keyword(s):  
Practical Ethics ◽  
Philosophical Ethics

Practical Ethics

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey N. Younggren
Keyword(s):  
Practical Ethics

Protestantische Ethik

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Volker Gerhardt
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Behavior ◽  
Philosophical Ethics ◽  
Religious Reasons

Abstract The theses presented here all depart from the assumption that ethics as a philosophical discipline is not contingent upon a theological grounding or justification. What is more: philosophical ethics may not have recourse to religious reasons. But this does not exclude the possibility that philosophically justified ethics may be made richer through reference to the beliefs and faith of those who follow it. Such an ethics elucidated by recourse to faith can strengthen and clarify both personal motives of ethical behavior and its social attractivity. This view is developed in ten theses for a Protestant ethics

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