Becoming the Neighbor: Virtue Theory and the Problem of Neighbor Identity

Ethical theories consistent with Christian moral sensibilities must assure each neighbor's dignity and recognize his or her unique needs. While utilitarian ethics and duty-based ethics may fail to some degree in these respects, virtue ethics offers perspectives that echo more faithfully the par...

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Main Author: Roberts, Samuel K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2008
In: Interpretation
Year: 2008, Volume: 62, Issue: 2, Pages: 146-155
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Summary:Ethical theories consistent with Christian moral sensibilities must assure each neighbor's dignity and recognize his or her unique needs. While utilitarian ethics and duty-based ethics may fail to some degree in these respects, virtue ethics offers perspectives that echo more faithfully the parable of the Good Samaritan.
ISSN:2159-340X
Contains:Enthalten in: Interpretation
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002096430806200204