Communion and True Self-Love
The author examines various strains in the wider historical tradition of Christian ethical thought that have obscured the moral excellence of mutual love. This examination presupposes that the communion between God, self, and other(s) is the highest ideal of Christian love. Moreover, several conclus...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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1988
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Journal of religious ethics
Year: 1988, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 345-362 |
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Summary: | The author examines various strains in the wider historical tradition of Christian ethical thought that have obscured the moral excellence of mutual love. This examination presupposes that the communion between God, self, and other(s) is the highest ideal of Christian love. Moreover, several conclusions are offered that relate this examination to the writings of Gene Outka and other contemporary ethicists concerned with the meaning of love. |
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ISSN: | 1467-9795 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics
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