Christian Ethics and Indian Ethos - Revised & Enlarged

Author: Somen Das
Publisher: ISPCK
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 191
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8172141688

Description

This is the third edition of the book. It has been thoroughly revised and expanded. It is on some selected contemporary ethical issues in the economic, political and social spheres. The author ahs tried to examine these issues from a biblical-theological perspective.

It can be used by students and teachers for the M Th, B D students and for lay leaders. The author has taught this subject for the last thirty-one years.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

CHAPTERS

Basic Methodologies of Morality

A Critique of Modern Economic Development

Stewardship of Material Possessions in the Context of the Environment

Political Life Promoting Shalom

The Issue of Communalism: Its Meaning and Implications

Reappraisal of Gandhi’s Understanding of Violence and Non-Violence

Nuclear Threat to Earth’s Future: Anticipating God’s Future

Alienation and Struggle of the Dalits

Sexuality, Marriage and Family

Empowerment of Women

Medical Ethics From the Perspective of Euthanasia