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