{"product_id":"christian-ethics-four-views-9780830840236","title":"Christian Ethics: Four Views","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe field of Christian ethics is the subject of frequent conversation as Christians seek to understand how to live faithfully within a pluralistic society.\u003c\/b\u003e The range of ethical systems and moral philosophies available can be confusing to people seeking clarity about what the different theories mean for everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Spectrum Multiview volume presents a dialogue between four main approaches to ethics in the Christian tradition. Virtue ethics focuses less on the action itself and more on the virtuous character of the moral agent. A divine command approach looks instead at whether an action has been commanded by God, in which case it is morally right. Natural law ethics argues for a universal, objective morality grounded in nature. Finally, prophetic ethics judges what is morally right in light of a biblical understanding of divine justice and shalom. The four views and their proponents are as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrad J. Kallenberg: Virtue Ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Hare: Divine Command Ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaire Peterson: Natural Law Ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Heltzel: Prophetic Ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Ethics: Four Views\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by noted ethicist Steve Wilkens, presents an accessible introduction to the key positions in Christian ethics today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Wilkens is professor of philosophy and ethics at Azusa Pacific University. His books include \u003ci\u003eHidden Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFaith and Reason: Three Views\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristianity Western Thought\u003c\/i\u003e (volumes 2 and 3) and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Bumper Sticker Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503954465042,"sku":"9780830840236","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2af23ee9-a33c-4910-a497-a91527ba2075.jpg?v=1730806224","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/christian-ethics-four-views-9780830840236","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}