Moral Passion and Christian Ethics
Moral Passion and Christian Ethics by Robin Gill, published by Cambridge University Press on March 25, 2021, explores the intricate relationship between moral passion and rational ethical deliberation. This 241-page book presents Gill’s argument that these two elements are not adversaries but rather interconnected aspects of moral action. He emphasizes that while moral passion is essential for selfless ethical behavior, it can also pose risks when detached from rational thought.
In this edition, readers will find a thorough examination of how moral passion influences ethical commitments and actions, particularly within the context of Christian ethics. Gill critiques the purely rational approaches of some moral philosophers and highlights the often-overlooked emotional dimensions of ethical reasoning. By integrating insights from cognitive science and moral psychology, alongside traditional moral philosophy and religious ethics, the book also draws parallels with moral passion in other faith traditions, offering a comprehensive view of ethics and morality.
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In this book, Robin Gill argues that moral passion and rational ethical deliberation are not enemies, and that moral passion often lurks behind many apparently rational ethical commitments. He also contends that though moral passion is a key component of truly selfless moral action, without rational ethical deliberation it can also be extremely dangerous. Gill maintains that a reanalysis of moral passion is overdue. He inspects the gap between the ‘purely rational’ accounts of ethics provided by some moral philosophers and the normative positions that they espouse and/or the moral actions that they pursue. He also contends that Christian ethicists have not been adept at identifying their own implicit moral passion or at explaining why it is that doctrinal positions generate passionately held moral conclusions. Using a range of disciplines, including cognitive science and moral psychology, alongside the more usual disciplines of moral philosophy and religious ethics, Gill also makes links with moral passion in other world faith traditions.
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