Universalism vs. Relativism - Making Moral Judgments in a Changing, Pluralistic, and Threatening World (Paperback)

In formulating this collection, Don Browning asked his contributors to respond to a simple question: Has moral relativism run its course? The threats of terrorism, reproductive technology, and globalization have forced us to ask anew whether there are universal moral truths upon which to base political and ethical judgments. In this timely edited collection, distinguished scholars present and test the best answers to this question. This dialogue includes contributions from widely-recognized scholars Richard Bernstein, Amitai Etzioni, Jean Bethke Elshtain, William Galston, Franklin Gamwell, Timothy Jackson, James Turner Johnson, John Kelsay, and Jean Porter. Although the conflict between universalism and relativism is a complex issue with many parts, the contributors to this volume tackle the question at hand in an engaging, thought-provoking manner. These insightful responses temper the strong antithesis between universalism and relativism and retain sensitivity to how language and history shape the context of our moral decisions. This important and relevant work of contemporary political and social thought is ideal for use in the classroom across many disciplines including political science, philosophy, ethics, theology, and law.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2006
First published:	September 2006
Editors:	Don Browning
Contributors:	Richard J. Bernstein • Jean Bethke Elshtain • Amitai Etzioni • William Galston • Franklin I. Gamwell • Timothy Jackson • James Turner Johnson • John Kelsay • Jean Porter
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-5090-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	0-7425-5090-7
Barcode:	9780742550902

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