Feminism and Christian Ethics [Hardcover]

A unique overview of the diversity of moral thinking within contemporary feminism and feminist ethics.Providing an overview and analysis of the major themes of feminist ethics, this study describes the diversity of moral thinking within contemporary feminism. It can serve as a guide for the feminist reader as well as be of specialist interest for Christian ethicists and moral philosophers.Providing an overview and analysis of the major themes of feminist ethics, this study describes the diversity of moral thinking within contemporary feminism. It can serve as a guide for the feminist reader as well as be of specialist interest for Christian ethicists and moral philosophers.This book describes the diversity of moral thinking within contemporary feminism, giving an overview and analysis of the major themes of feminist ethics. It can serve as a guide for the reader who wants to engage with feminism in a serious way. It will be of specialist interest for Christian ethicists and moral philosophers, in understanding and making contributions to new developments. It will be useful to feminist scholars, in taking stock of their own tradition, and in considering the best way forward for feminist ethics.General editor's preface; Preface; 1. On diversity; 2. The liberal paradigm; 3. Critique of liberalism; 4. The social constructionist paradigm; 5. Critique of social constructionism; 6. The naturalist paradigm; 7. Critique of naturalism: transition: picking up some threads; 8. Towards an appropriate universalism; 9. Towards a redemptive community; 10. Towards a new humanism; Notes; Bibliography; Index. ...this is a well written overview and analysis of major feminist approaches to doing ethics. The reader will receive good grounding in the diversity of feminist ethical thinking. You do not need to be a scholar to benefit from this book. At The Center (Publication) Parsons provides a valuable resource for feminist theologians who may not read widely in feminist theory.lӜ