Christian Socialism

Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-0-227-17791-4
Verlag: James Clarke & Co.

Buch, Englisch, 236 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 349 g

The history of Anglican socialist thought, its most prominent exponents and its relevance today.

Christian Socialism arose in England in the mid-nineteenth century as a response to the philosophy of 'political economy'. Seeking a reform of the moral underpinnings of society, not simply institutional change or nationalisation, it refuted the assumption that people are essentially selfish, competitive individuals seeking nothing but personal happiness. Although they did not deny the presence of selfishness, its proponents believed that the social nature of humankind lies deeper than such egotism and conflict, and pursued a society built on this belief.
Less prominent now than at the time of its inception, Christian Socialism nevertheless continues into the twenty-first century, its goal nothing less than a new society built upon the virtues of equality, fellowship, cooperation, service and justice. Philip Turner's careful exposition traces the history of this strand of Anglican political thought and restores confidence in its message for the future.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Turner, Philip

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Praktische Theologie Christliches Leben & Praxis
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ethik, Moralphilosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Soziallehre und Sozialethik, Pastoral und Seelsorge

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas
Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: Origins: Historical and Theological
A. Historical Change and Establishment
B. Theological: The Incarnation as a Foundation for Christian Social Ethics and Ecclesiology

Part Two: The Incarnation: How Firm a Foundation?
A. Social Ethics
B. The Role of the Church in Society

Part Three: Moral Ideals: Their Statement and Application
A. Statement
B. Application
1. The Way of Judgment
2. Walk as Wise

Part Four: Assessment, Influence, and Promise
A. Assessment
B. Influence
C. Promise

Bibliography
Index