future of ethics, The
sustainability, social justice, and religious creativity
Willis Jenkins
340 pages | ~9 hrs
future of ethics, The
sustainability, social justice, and religious creativity
By Willis Jenkins
In an era where humanity wields unprecedented influence over Earth's fundamental life systems, traditional approaches to moral decision-making face extraordinary challenges. Willis Jenkins presents a groundbreaking framework for navigating the complex ethical terrain of our modern world, where climate change, sustainability, and social justice intersect in ways previous generations never imagined.
Rather than relying solely on ancient texts and established principles, Jenkins advocates for "prophetic pragmatism," an innovative approach that begins with real-world problems and evolves as circumstances change. Drawing inspiration from liberationist theology, this methodology focuses on how individuals and communities actually confront seemingly insurmountable challenges in their daily lives.
The book tackles profound questions that define our time: What responsibilities do we bear toward future generations as climate patterns shift? How can scientific knowledge work alongside diverse cultural perspectives to help societies adapt and learn from environmental transformation? Jenkins demonstrates that religious communities possess unique capabilities for addressing these pressing concerns.
By weaving together environmental science, theological ethics, philosophy, and economics, Jenkins reveals the expansive understanding and moral imagination required to flourish under new conditions of human power. He illustrates how religious thought contributes meaningfully to interdisciplinary solutions for sustainability challenges, while simultaneously calling for a fresh style of religious ethics suited to our contemporary moment.
This work offers readers practical wisdom for engaging with the moral complexities of an interconnected world.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christian ethics
- ✓ Explore Christliche Ethik
- ✓ Explore Religion and justice
- ✓ Explore Ethik
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Understand ecological consciousness
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9781626160170
- ISBN-10
- 1626160171
- Pages
- 340
- Language
- EN
