Agape in Feminist Ethics
The role of agape in Christian ethics has been a major concern for twentieth century ethicists. In America, the dominant ethical position has stressed other-regard--often pressed to the point of significant personal sacrifice--as the content of agape. Feminist ethicists are now criticizing an exclus...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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1981
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Journal of religious ethics
Year: 1981, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 69-83 |
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Summary: | The role of agape in Christian ethics has been a major concern for twentieth century ethicists. In America, the dominant ethical position has stressed other-regard--often pressed to the point of significant personal sacrifice--as the content of agape. Feminist ethicists are now criticizing an exclusive emphasis on other-regard. They are stressing the need for a healthy self-regard and hence they are exploring mutuality as the most appropriate image of Christian love. |
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ISSN: | 1467-9795 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics
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