Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 544 g
A Natural Law Approach to Intimate Relationships
Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 544 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-979328-0
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Informal customs are the casual norms for most young adults in matters of sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, the sexual revolution has not proven to be as beneficial to women as was once thought and young men enjoy themselves without preparing themselves to be husbands and fathers. In this book, Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a
partner to whom he or she can realistically promise love "until death do us part."
Any effective culture consists of practices, which are accompanied by narratives, norms, and benefits. By offering theory but focusing on practices, this book helps young adults understand why sexual intimacy should be reserved to marriage. The first two thirds of the book develop the natural law approach; seeking common ground early in the volume makes it possible to understand a Christian approach to morality as grounded in nature, not primarily in religion. The goal is to highlight the
reasonableness of this approach. The final third (Part III) of the book explores what religious practice and membership in a Christian denomination adds to the natural law approach. In addition to a morality based on natural law, Piderit also proposes a morality based on virtue ethics, which give
precedence to positive goals over forbidden actions. The focus is on individual actions, explaining why any individual action falls into the category of exemplary, acceptable, or corrosive; these are terms developed, explained, and used in the book. Individual actions, of course, get repeated over time, and this leads to the formation of habits. And the reason for bracketing the formation of habits is to focus on individual actions and in this way make clear to young readers why certain actions
lead to human fulfillment and why others actions undermine that fulfillment.
Zielgruppe
Courses on marriage, especially in Catholic institutions; ethics and moral theology students; general college-age readers; young/emerging adults; parents with teenaged children
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Sexualpsychologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsethik, Weltethos
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein Christentum und Gesellschaft, Kirche und Politik
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1 An Aptitude for Excellence
Part I The Framework
Chapter 2 We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident
Chapter 3 Constraints, Discipline, and Happiness
Chapter 4 The Illusion of Morality Free Zones
Chapter 5 Theory and Practice
Chapter 6 Moral Guidance in Human Nature
Chapter 7 Experiencing the Natural Law
Chapter 8 Sin: Moral Mistakes
Chapter 9 Bitter Human Failings
Chapter 10 Fundamental Values
Chapter 11 Progress
Chapter 12 Pursuing the Fundamental Values
Chapter 13 Getting It Together
Part II Avoiding Corrosive Actions and Promoting Friendship
Chapter 14 Drinking and Drugs: Looking Out for Yourself and Your Friends
Chapter 15 Sexual Activity Outside of Marriage
Chapter 16 Girls, Boys, and Teenagers
Chapter 17 Movies, Moms, and Norms for Teenagers
Chapter 18 Sex and the Fundamental Values
Chapter 19 Moving In and Moving Out
Chapter 20 Sex, Artificial Contraceptives, and Children
Chapter 21 Sexual Variations and Misdirections
Chapter 22 Unnatural Interests
Chapter 23 Same Sex Orientation
