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Sin (Hardcover)
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This book brings clarification to our understanding of the nature
of sin and will be of interest to nonphilosophers as well as
philosophers. Most of the scholarly literature on sin has focused
on theological issues, making book-length philosophical treatments
of the topic hard to find. Sin, the newest contribution by Gregory
Mellema, fills the gap by providing a short and lively summary of
what contemporary philosophers are saying about the relationship
between the traditional theological category of sin and
contemporary philosophical ethics. Mellema brings together
contributions by a number of philosophers, including Marilyn Adams,
Robert Adams, Rebecca DeYoung, Alvin Plantinga, Michael Rea,
Eleonore Stump, and Richard Swinburne, into a coherent discussion
that clarifies our understanding of the nature of sin. The topics
covered include the doctrine of original sin, accessory sins,
mortal (or cardinal) sins, and venial sins. Mellema also examines
Islamic codes of ethics, which include a category of acts that are
“discouraged,” some of which qualify as sins, and the final
chapter surveys the teachings of six major world religions
concerning sin. The overarching link between the chapters is that
sin is fundamentally connected to the subject matter of morality.
Analyzing the points of connection is profitable not just to
enhance our theoretical understanding of sin but to provide a
greater depth of knowledge as to how the moral choices we make can
more effectively help us avoid sin and contribute to lives that are
satisfying and authentically worthwhile. This concise introduction
to sin and moral wrongdoing will have a wide readership and is
intended for use in introductory level philosophy, philosophy of
religion, or theological ethics courses.
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