Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society Paperback / softback
by Paul A. B. Clarke, Andrew (Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK) Linzey
Paperback / softback
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This 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 fieldThe 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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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:960 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/08/2013
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- ISBN:9780415867672
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:960 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/08/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415867672