Communion and True Self-Love

The author examines various strains in the wider historical tradition of Christian ethical thought that have obscured the moral excellence of mutual love. This examination presupposes that the communion between God, self, and other(s) is the highest ideal of Christian love. Moreover, several conclus...

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Main Author: Post, Stephen (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1988
In: Journal of religious ethics
Year: 1988, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 345-362
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Summary:The author examines various strains in the wider historical tradition of Christian ethical thought that have obscured the moral excellence of mutual love. This examination presupposes that the communion between God, self, and other(s) is the highest ideal of Christian love. Moreover, several conclusions are offered that relate this examination to the writings of Gene Outka and other contemporary ethicists concerned with the meaning of love.
ISSN:1467-9795
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics