Divine Command Ethics - Jewish and Christian Perspectives (Hardcover)

The central aim of this book is to attempt to determine the response of the classic texts of Jewish traditions to the famous dilemma posed in Plato's Euthyphro: does God freely determine morality, or is morality independent of God?
The author argues that the picture that emerges from Jewish texts is significantly more complex and nuanced than most of the contemporary Jewish philosophical literature is prepared to concede. While providing an extensive discussion of the perspective of Jewish tradition on divine command ethics, this book develops a position that is distinct from and critical of other views that have recently been advanced in Jewish scholarship. At the same time, the book provides a substantial analysis of some Christian perspectives on divine command ethics. Relevant biblical, rabbinic and later Jewish texts are discussed, as well as some of the relevant views that have been taken in philosophical literature and in Christian and Jewish thought.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Philosophical Ideas in Debate
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Michael J. Harris
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-29769-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General
LSN:	0-415-29769-9
Barcode:	9780415297691

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