We live in a culture of commodification. People are too often
defined by what they do or own; they're treated as means to an end
or cogs in a machine. What goes missing is a deep sense of
personhood-the belief that all humans are unique subjects with
inherent worth and the right to self-determination in authentic
communion with others. In a world dominated by things, Paul Louis
Metzger argues, we must work hard to account for one another's
personhood. We need to cultivate relational structures that honor
every human's dignity in vital interpersonal community. The
theological and philosophical framework known as personalism can
help guide us toward such a culture. Drawing from a wide range of
thought leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Pope John
Paul II, Metzger presents a personalist moral vision founded on the
Christian ideals of faith, hope, and love. He demonstrates how this
moral compass can help us navigate a pluralistic world by applying
it to a variety of pressing ethical issues, including abortion,
genetic engineering, immigration, drone warfare, and more.
Ultimately human personhood begins with the personal, triune God,
who invites us to live more fully as human beings. When we refuse
to reduce our fellow humans-and ourselves-to mere abstractions or
objects, we follow the example of Jesus in honoring the value of
every person and of creaturely life as a whole.
General
Imprint: |
IVP Academic
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Paul Louis Metzger
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
464 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8308-5091-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8308-5091-0 |
Barcode: |
9780830850914 |
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