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Elizabeth Anscombe's 1958 essay 'Modern Moral Philosophy'
contributed to the transformation of the subject from the late
1960s, reversing the trend to assume that there is no intrinsic
connection between facts, values, and reasons for action; and
directing attention towards the category of virtues. Her later
ethical writings were focused on particular ideas and issues such
as those of conscience, double-effect, murder, and sexual ethics.
In this collection of new essays deriving from a conference held in
Oxford these and other aspects of her moral philosophy are
examined. Anyone interested in Anscombe's work all want to read
this volume.
"We are delighted to announce that this book has been short listed
for the prestigious Michael Ramsey prize for the best in
theological writing. For more information please visit:
www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk A radical examination of the
Christian tradition relating to the human embryo and how this
relates to the debate today.In recent years, the moral status of
the human embryo has come to the fore as a vital issue for a range
of contemporary ethical debates: concerning the over-production,
freezing and discarding of embryos in IVF; concerning the use of
'spare' embryos for scientific experimentation; and finally,
concerning the prospect of producing clone embryos. These debates
have involved not only general philosophical arguments, but also
specifically religious arguments. Many participants have attempted
to find precedent from the Christian tradition for the positions
they wish to defend.It is therefore extraordinary that until The
Soul of the Embryo there has been no significant work on the
history of Christian reflection on the human embryo. Here, David
Albert Jones seeks to tell the story of this unfolding tradition -
a story that encompasses many different medical, moral,
philosophical and theological themes. He starts by examining the
understanding of the embryo in the Hebrew Scritpures, then moves
through early Christianity and the Middle Ages to the Reformation
and beyond. Finally, Albert Jones considers the application of this
developed tradition to contemporary situation and questions which
contemporary Christian view or views are best regarded as authentic
developments of the tradition and which should be regarded as alien
to the tradition. "
What are angels? Where were they first encountered? Can we
distinguish angels from gods, fairies, ghosts, and aliens? And why
do they remain so popular? This Very Short Introduction outlines
some of the more prominent stories and speculations about angels in
Judaism, Islam, Christianity and post-Christian spiritualities. It
reflects on the way that angels have been portrayed in art, whether
as young men in the Hebrew Scriptures, androgynous winged creatures
of the pre-Raphaelites or the masculine statue of the Angel of the
North. It will also consider angels in films such as Wim Wenders'
Wings of Desire, and Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life, as well
as angels in literature. From the idea of the angel as a messenger,
through to the image of angels sent to protect and help those in
need, this is an examination of the implications of angels. It will
ask why people find the idea of angels attractive, helpful or
consoling, and why they remain so powerful in modern culture. It
advances the view that reflecting on angels can teach us something
about human existence and whether or not we believe that they exist
in their own right, the angels can still illuminate our thoughts.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford
University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every
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ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,
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Examining the evidence from Belgium - one of only five countries
where euthanasia is practised legally - an international panel of
experts considers the implications of legalised euthanasia and
assisted suicide. Looking at the issue from an international
perspective, the authors have written an invaluable in-depth
analysis of the ethical aspects of this complex area. The
discussion forms a solid foundation for informed debate about
assisted dying. With contributors from a broad range of
disciplines, this book is ideal for students, academics,
legislators and anyone interested in legal, medical, social and
philosophical ethics. A vital and timely examination of a growing
phenomenon and one of the most challenging ethical questions of our
time.
David Albert Jones considers two basic questions: how can we live
well in the face of death? and when, if ever, is it legitimate
deliberately to bring human life to an end? He focuses upon the
distinct theological approaches to death shown by four outstanding
Christian thinkers: Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, Thomas
Aquinas, and Karl Rahner. Jones's aim is not primarily to make a
contribution to the history of theology, but rather, through
engagement with the thought of theologians of the past, to reflect
on some of the practical and existential issues that the approach
of death presents for all of us.
Examining the evidence from Belgium - one of only five countries
where euthanasia is practised legally - an international panel of
experts considers the implications of legalised euthanasia and
assisted suicide. Looking at the issue from an international
perspective, the authors have written an invaluable in-depth
analysis of the ethical aspects of this complex area. The
discussion forms a solid foundation for informed debate about
assisted dying. With contributors from a broad range of
disciplines, this book is ideal for students, academics,
legislators and anyone interested in legal, medical, social and
philosophical ethics. A vital and timely examination of a growing
phenomenon and one of the most challenging ethical questions of our
time.
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