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Nature as Reason: A Thomistic Theory of the Natural Law

Autor Jean Porter
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2004
This noteworthy book develops a new theory of the natural law that takes its orientation from the account of the natural law developed by Thomas Aquinas, as interpreted and supplemented in the context of scholastic theology in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.Though this history might seem irrelevant to twenty-first-century life, Jean Porter shows that the scholastic approach to the natural law still has much to contribute to the contemporary discussion of Christian ethics. Aquinas and his interlocutors provide a way of thinking about the natural law that is distinctively theological while at the same time remaining open to other intellectual perspectives, including those of science.In the course of her work, Porter examines the scholastics' assumptions and beliefs about nature, Aquinas's account of happiness, and the overarching claim that reason can generate moral norms. Ultimately, Porter argues that a Thomistic theory of the natural law is well suited to provide a starting point for developing a more nuanced account of the relationship between specific beliefs and practices. While Aquinas's approach to the natural law may not provide a system of ethical norms that is both universally compelling and detailed enough to be practical, it does offer something that is arguably more valuable - namely, a way of reflecting theologically on the phenomenon of human morality.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780802849069
ISBN-10: 0802849067
Pagini: 432
Dimensiuni: 161 x 234 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

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This noteworthy book develops a new theory of the natural law that takes its orientation from the account of the natural law developed by Thomas Aquinas, as interpreted and supplemented in the context of scholastic theology in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

Though this history might seem irrelevant to twenty-first-century life, Jean Porter shows that the scholastic approach to the natural law still has much to contribute to the contemporary discussion of Christian ethics. Aquinas and his interlocutors provide a way of thinking about the natural law that is distinctively theological while at the same time remaining open to other intellectual perspectives, including those of science.

In the course of her work, Porter examines the scholastics' assumptions and beliefs about nature, Aquinas's account of happiness, and the overarching claim that reason can generate moral norms. Ultimately, Porter argues that a Thomistic theory of the natural law is well suited to provide a starting point for developing a more nuanced account of the relationship between specific beliefs and practices. While Aquinas's approach to the natural law may not provide a system of ethical norms that is both universally compelling and detailed enough to be practical, it does offer something that is arguably more valuable -- namely, a way of reflecting theologically on the phenomenon of human morality.


Notă biografică

Jean worked as an interior designer for over forty years.

She is a retired member of the Association of Registered

Interior Designers of Ontario, known in the industry as

A.R.I.D.O.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Jean was raised in Toronto,

Ontario by her loving grandparents Grace and Thomas

Bignell from Bristol, England.

Reginald and Jean were married in 1958; they raised one

daughter and two sons. How fortunate they are to have

seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Reginald owns his own contracting company, now in its

60 th year of business.

With his expertise in repairing and rebuilding, and Jean's

eye for colour, together they have renovated and

decorated over twenty older houses. Over the years, this

became their weekend hobby. Some people love to golf or

play bridge, but breathing life back into older homes is a

natural endeavour for Jean and Reginald.

When they purchased Glencairn Hall in 2004, they knew

that this would be the largest project they would ever

attempt. But the great architectural features were already

present. Ultimately they enjoyed every minute of this

immense project, and feel that they have accomplished an

important task for their community.

Niagara on the Lake has become a very special place to

Jean and Reginald. This book is part history, with stories

about the prominent people who resided here at Glencairn

Hall. Jean chronicles the lives, passions, and heritage of

former owners who originated from Scotland, England,

and Hong Kong. This book is also part restoration, part

interior design, and part description of the beautiful

gardens in "pink".