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Morality and the Human Goods: An Introduction to Natural Law Ethics
Alfonso Gómez-Lobo
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Description for Morality and the Human Goods: An Introduction to Natural Law Ethics
Paperback. Offering an introduction to natural law ethics, this book introduces readers to the mainstream tradition of Western moral philosophy. Building on philosophers from Plato through Aquinas to John Finnis, it links morality to the protection of basic human goods. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC; HPQ; HRAB; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 276.
A concise and accessible introduction to natural law ethics, this book introduces readers to the mainstream tradition of Western moral philosophy. Building on philosophers from Plato through Aquinas to John Finnis, Alfonso Gomez-Lobo links morality to the protection of basic human goods - life, family, friendship, work and play, the experience of beauty, knowledge, and integrity - elements essential to a flourishing, happy human life. Gomez-Lobo begins with a discussion of Plato's Crito as an introduction to the practice of moral philosophy, showing that it requires that its participants treat each other as equals and offer rational arguments to persuade ... Read more
A concise and accessible introduction to natural law ethics, this book introduces readers to the mainstream tradition of Western moral philosophy. Building on philosophers from Plato through Aquinas to John Finnis, Alfonso Gomez-Lobo links morality to the protection of basic human goods - life, family, friendship, work and play, the experience of beauty, knowledge, and integrity - elements essential to a flourishing, happy human life. Gomez-Lobo begins with a discussion of Plato's Crito as an introduction to the practice of moral philosophy, showing that it requires that its participants treat each other as equals and offer rational arguments to persuade ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9780878408856
SKU
V9780878408856
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About Alfonso Gómez-Lobo
Alfonso Gomez-Lobo is Ryan Professor of Metaphysics and Moral Philosophy at Georgetown University.
Reviews for Morality and the Human Goods: An Introduction to Natural Law Ethics
... a readable and insightful conversation into the starting point and basic structure of moral philosophy. Catholic Studies An excellent introduction to the approach in moral philosophy. National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly