Introduction: Hauerwas on Disability

Swinton outlines some central aspects of Hauerwas' theology and ethics that relate to the papers in this volume. He clarifies the type of disability that Hauerwas addresses in these papers and draws out the social and political dimensions of Hauerwas' critique. The chapter explores issues...

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Published in:Journal of religion, disability & health
Main Author: Swinton, John 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2005
In: Journal of religion, disability & health
Further subjects:B Disability
B Theology
B Ethics
B liberal society
B Politics
B Empowerment
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Summary:Swinton outlines some central aspects of Hauerwas' theology and ethics that relate to the papers in this volume. He clarifies the type of disability that Hauerwas addresses in these papers and draws out the social and political dimensions of Hauerwas' critique. The chapter explores issues of terminology, politics, and citizenship. In so doing this chapter lays down a foundation for the various papers and responses that are presented in the book.
ISSN:1522-9122
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, disability & health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1300/J095v08n03_01