Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and SocietyThis Dictionary provides a unique and groundbreaking survey of both the historical and contemporary interrelations between ethics, theology and society. In over 250 separately-authored entries, a selection of the world's leading scholars from many disciplines and many denominations present their own views on a wide range of topics. Arranged alphabetically, entries cover all aspects of philosophy, theology, ethics, economics, politics and government. Each entry includes: * a concise definition of the term * a description of the principal ideas behind it * analysis of its history, development and contemporary relevance * a detailed bibliography giving the major sources in the field The entire field is prefaced by an editorial introduction outlining its scope and diversity. Selected entries include: Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Liberation Theology * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Vivisection * Women's Ordination |
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| Title | Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society |
| Authors | Paul A. B. Clarke, Andrew Linzey |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2013 |
| ISBN | 1136120920, 9781136120923 |
| Length | 960 pages |
| Subjects | › Philosophy / General Reference / General |
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