This textbook does not focus on one major world religion, but uniquely looks more broadly to demonstrate the relevance and importance of ethics based in a variety of religious traditions.
Each chapter includes a helpful pedagogy including a general overview, case studies, suggestions for further reading, questions for discussion, and a chronological structure, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the topic for the first time.
Explores controversial topics such as CRISPR, vegetarianism, nuclear weapons, women's leadership, and reparations for slavery, which are engaging topics for students and will instigate debate.
Irene Oh is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion at the George Washington University, USA.
Title: What is Religious Ethics?: An Introduction (What is this thing called Religion?)
Author: Oh, Irene
ISBN: 9781138393592
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-12-30
Number of Pages: 186
Weight: 0.2851 kg
Irene Oh's book provides a wonderfully clear introduction for students. I recommend it without reservation for courses dealing with religious approaches to moral and social issues.
John Kelsay, Florida State University, USA
At a time when discussions about ethics often feel imprecise and debates over religious commitments heated, Irene Oh offers this even-handed and comprehensive account of how religion influences what we believe and how we live. Whether you consider yourself religious or not, reading What is Religious Ehics? is like having a seat in Irene Oh's classroom. An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to religious ethics by a leading scholar in the field.
Elizabeth Bucar, Northeastern University, USA
With clarity and concision, Irene Oh provides a sweeping overview of religious ethics, demonstrating its ancient roots and cutting-edge relevance. This book simultaneously attends to classic issues like authority and autonomy, as well as boldly addresses contemporary controversies like CRISPR, climate change and racism. A fantastic and much needed entree to the field.
Jonathan K. Crane, Emory University - Center for Ethics, USA
