Introducing Moral Theology True Happiness and the Virtues

Name: Introducing Moral Theology True Happiness and the Virtues
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ISBN: 9781587432231

ISBN-10: 1587432234

ISBN-13: 9781587432231

Edition: 2008

Authors: William C. Mattison, William C. Mattison

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Whether in the cafeteria, classroom, or dorm lounge, questions abound on college campuses. Not only do students grapple with existential issues but they also struggle with ethical ones such as "Why be moral?" In Introducing Moral Theology, William Mattison addresses this question as well as grapples with the impact that religious belief has on day-to-day living. Structured in two parts, this unique text on Catholic moral theology covers cardinal virtues (temperance, prudence, fortitude, and justice) as well as theological virtues (faith, hope, and love). It is equipped with study questions, terms and their definitions, and illustrative case studies. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, this…

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List price: $37.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Brazos Press
Publication date: 10/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 1.474
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Morality, Happiness, and the "Good Life": How Do I Live My Life, and Why Do I Live That Way?



Intentions, Good Acts, and Human Freedom



Why Virtue? The Moral Life as More Than Actions



The Virtue of Temperance: Living a Passionate Moral Life



The Virtue of Prudence: Knowing the Truth and Living It



Alcohol and American College Life: Test Case One



The Virtue of Justice and Justice in Waging War



Using the Atom Bomb in World War II: Test Case Two



The Virtue of Fortitude and the Unity of the Virtues



A Transition: Actions, Practices, and Big-Picture Beliefs about the Way Things Are



The Virtue of Faith: Answering Big-Picture Questions



Sin: Corruption of Human Happiness



The Virtue of Hope: Eternity in this Life and the Next



Jesus Christ: Incarnation and Life in Christ



The Virtue of Charity: The Form of the Christian Life



Grace: The Gift of the Holy Spirit for the Virtuous Life



Chastity and Nonmarital Sex: Text Case Three



Euthanasia: Test Case Four


Epilogue: Praying for Virtues


Bibliography


Index