scholarly journals Reenvisioning Christian Ethics: An Introduction and Invitation

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Darryl W. Stephens
Keyword(s):  
Guest Editor ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Christian Ethics ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Global Society ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
The Common

This article by the guest editor introduces the theme of this special issue of Religions, reveals some of his underlying convictions and assumptions regarding the task of reenvisioning Christian ethics, and introduces each of the eight articles in this collection. Rather than a discipline, Christian ethics might more accurately be described as a field of scholarly endeavor engaging a range of partner disciplines. Each contributor was invited to offer a distinct perspective on this task, contributing to a collective reenvisioning of the field. The guest editor describes his underlying convictions, that the task of reenvisioning Christian ethics is real, perspectival, dialogical, collaborative, and purposeful. Correspondingly, he sees the task as awe-filled, discerning, responsive, participatory, and hopeful. Envisioned is a confluence of intersectional, interdisciplinary, and intercultural approaches expanding beyond the academy and even beyond the Christian in order to partner with all members of global society for the common good, shared justice, and full flourishing of all of creation.

Book Review: The Common Good and Christian Ethics

Theology ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 106 (832) ◽  
pp. 300-301
Author(s):  
John Atherton
Keyword(s):  
Common Good ◽  
Christian Ethics ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
The Common

Guest Editors’ Introduction Reviving Tradition: Virtue and the Common Good in Business and Management

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejo José G. Sison ◽  
Edwin M. Hartman ◽  
Joan Fontrodona
Keyword(s):  
Virtue Ethics ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Human Biology ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
Universal Principles ◽  
The Common ◽  
Business And Management

ABSTRACT:Virtue ethics, the authors believe, is distinct and superior to other options because it considers, in the first place, which preferences are worth pursuing, rather than just blindly maximizing preferences, and it takes into account intuitions, emotions and experience, instead of acting solely on abstract universal principles. Moreover, virtue ethics is seen as firmly rooted in human biology and psychology, particularly in our freedom, rationality, and sociability. Work, business, and management are presented as vital areas for the development of virtues, not the least with a view to human flourishing. We conclude by introducing the articles included in this special issue.

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