Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Ramsey: idealist and pragmatic Christians on politics, philosophy, religion, and war

From philosophical ethics to moral theology -- Pragmatism and idealism -- From pragmatism to relevant, impossible love -- From idealism to covenant love -- A constructive dialogue -- Political society -- Providence, sin, institutions and authority -- Pluralism, social principle and Christianity -- W...

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Main Author: Carnahan, Kevin 1976- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham [u.a.] Lexington Books 2010
In:Year: 2010
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971 / Theological ethics / Ramsey, Paul 1913-1988
B Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971 / Ramsey, Paul 1913-1988 / Christian ethics
Further subjects:B Niebuhr, Reinhold (1892-1971)
B Idealism, American History 20th century
B Theology (United States) History 20th century
B Pragmatism History 20th century
B War Religious aspects Christianity
B Ramsey, Paul
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Summary:From philosophical ethics to moral theology -- Pragmatism and idealism -- From pragmatism to relevant, impossible love -- From idealism to covenant love -- A constructive dialogue -- Political society -- Providence, sin, institutions and authority -- Pluralism, social principle and Christianity -- War -- War as the judgment of God -- War as an act of covenant love -- Two moral conceptions of war in dialogue
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Erscheinungsjahr in Vorlageform:c2010
ISBN:0739144758