Two Views of Virtue: Absolute Relativism and Relative Absolutism by F.F. Centore

Description: Two Views of Virtue by F.F. Centore Centores work is an inquiry into the weaknesses and strengths of the two basic positions in ethics: the man-centered model and the God-centered model for deciding between right and wrong behavior. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Centores work is an inquiry into the weaknesses and strengths of the two basic positions in ethics: the man-centered model and the God-centered model for deciding between right and wrong behavior. The philosophical paradigm for the man-centered approach is absolute relativism, while the paradigm for the God-centered approach is relative absolutism. Centore argues that the man-centered model in actual practice proves not to be realistic as an ethical guide, while the God-centered model, if properly understood, is the most useful approach. This work penetrates difficult ethical issues by examining human experience and reasoning in conjunction with actual choices of action. Although the God-centered approach is shown to be the most practical, Centore argues for a natural moral law that avoids any specific theology.Each chapter discusses the historical and theoretical background of the approaches and two possible compromises. The work is enlivened with examples of possible contexts in which moral decisions must take place. Various ethical dilemmas are presented with an examination of the potential consequences of applying either the atheistic or the theistic ethical approach. Centores argument is complex, but he explains the elements clearly and his conclusion is strengthened by real-life cases and an extensive Bibliography. Author Biography F. F. CENTORE is Professor of Philosophy at St. Jeromes College, federated with the University of Waterloo, Ontario. A scholar of note, he is the author of several books and numerous articles. His books include Persons: A Comparative Account of the Six Possible Theories (Greenwood Press, 1979), Being and Becoming: A Critique of Post-Modernism (Greenwood Press, 1991), and Confusions and Clarifications: An Introduction to Philosophy for the Twenty-First Century (1997). Table of Contents PrefaceAbsolute Relativism One: Individual-Think Is the MeasureAbsolute Relativism Two: Group-Think Is the MeasureAbsolute Relativism Three: The Good Goal Is the MeasureRelative Absolutism: God Is the MeasureBibliographyIndex Long Description Centores work is an inquiry into the weaknesses and strengths of the two basic positions in ethics: the man-centered model and the God-centered model for deciding between right and wrong behavior. The philosophical paradigm for the man-centered approach is absolute relativism, while the paradigm for the God-centered approach is relative absolutism. Centore argues that the man-centered model in actual practice proves not to be realistic as an ethical guide, while the God-centered model, if properly understood, is the most useful approach. This work penetrates difficult ethical issues by examining human experience and reasoning in conjunction with actual choices of action. Although the God-centered approach is shown to be the most practical, Centore argues for a natural moral law that avoids any specific theology. Each chapter discusses the historical and theoretical background of the approaches and two possible compromises. The work is enlivened with examples of possible contexts in which moral decisions must take place. Various ethical dilemmas are presented with an examination of the potential consequences of applying either the atheistic or the theistic ethical approach. Centores argument is complex, but he explains the elements clearly and his conclusion is strengthened by real-life cases and an extensive Bibliography. Details ISBN0313314128 Author F.F. Centore Year 2000 ISBN-10 0313314128 ISBN-13 9780313314124 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2000-05-30 Subtitle Absolute Relativism and Relative Absolutism Country of Publication United States DEWEY 170 Short Title 2 VIEWS OF VIRTUE Language English Media Book Series Number 76 Place of Publication Westport Series Contributions in Philosophy Birth 1938 Pages 216 Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313314124 UK Release Date 2000-05-30 NZ Release Date 2000-05-30 US Release Date 2000-05-30 Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2000-05-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16464959;

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