Happiness and the Christian Moral Life

by Wadell, Paul J.

• ISBN13: 9781442209732
• ISBN10: 1442209739
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-16
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc

Summary

Happiness and the Christian Moral Life introduces students to Christian Ethics looking at ethics as a path to the "good life" and happiness, rather than a strict set of rules or regulations. Revised and updated throughout, the second edition maintains the book's distinctive focus on happiness. Each chapter now features a list of suggested readings to point students and instructors towards further resources. Other changes to the second edition include a more fully developed account of Augustine's understanding of happiness, new discussions of how technology shapes relationships and happiness, and more in-depth comparisons of how Christian ethics differ from other approaches to the moral life--both religious and secular.

Author Biography

Paul J. Wadell is professor of religious studies at St. Norbert College. He specializes in Christian ethics and has taught in this field for more than twenty years.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition	p. ix
Preface to the First Edition	p. xiii
Finding a Path for Life: The Quest for Goodness and Happiness	p. 1
Not Going It Alone: Friendship and Community in the Christian Moral Life	p. 23
Facing Shipwreck and Bandits: Virtues and the Quest for Happiness	p. 47
Finding a Story Worth Handing On: Narrative and the Moral Life	p. 75
Every Person's Truth: Made in the Image of God, Called to Do the Work of God	p. 105
Freedom: Exploring a Dangerous Topic	p. 129
False Steps on the Path to Happiness: Losing Our Way and Finding It Back	p. 151
Doing What the Good Requires: Conscience and Prudence in the Moral Life	p. 171
The Gift That Makes Ail Gifts Possible: Learning the Language of Love	p. 201
Reimagining the World: Why the Happiness of One Demands Justice for All	p. 225
Notes	p. 251
Index	p. 273
About the Author	p. 287
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