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Universalism vs. Relativism
Making Moral Judgments in a Changing, Pluralistic, and Threatening World
Universalism vs. Relativism
Making Moral Judgments in a Changing, Pluralistic, and Threatening World
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In formulating this collection, Don Browning asked his contributors to respond to a simple question: Has moral relativism run its course? The threats of terrorism, reproductive technology, and globalization have forced us to ask anew whether there are universal moral truths upon which to base political and ethical judgments. In this timely edited collection, distinguished scholars present and test the best answers to this question. This dialogue includes contributions from widely-recognized scholars Richard Bernstein, Amitai Etzioni, Jean Bethke Elshtain, William Galston, Franklin Gamwell, Timothy Jackson, James Turner Johnson, John Kelsay, and Jean Porter.
Although the conflict between universalism and relativism is a complex issue with many parts, the contributors to this volume tackle the question at hand in an engaging, thought-provoking manner. These insightful responses temper the strong antithesis between universalism and relativism and retain sensitivity to how language and history shape the context of our moral decisions. This important and relevant work of contemporary political and social thought is ideal for use in the classroom across many disciplines including political science, philosophy, ethics, theology, and law.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 List of Contributors
Chapter 3 Introduction
Part 4 Part I: Foundationalism v. Antifoundationalism
Chapter 5 Can We Justify Moral Norms?
Chapter 6 Self-Evident Truth (Beyond Relativism)
Chapter 7 The Origin of Moral Norms
Part 8 Part II: Approaches from Human Nature
Chapter 9 Moral Ideals and Human Nature
Chapter 10 Can We Justify Universal Moral Norms? Yes, with Qualifications
Part 11 Part III: Common Ground through Historical Understanding
Chapter 12 Searching for Common Ground: Ethical Tradition at the Interface with International Law
Chapter 13 Christians, Muslims, and the Conduct of War
Part 14 Part IV: Multidimensional Approaches
Chapter 15 Universalism and Relativism: Some Lessons from Gandhi
Chapter 16 Concrete Levels of Being and Their Political Implications
Chapter 17 Response
Chapter 18 Response
Product details
| Published | Aug 15 2006 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 210 |
| ISBN | 9780742550902 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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