Constructing ethical patterns in times of globalization : : Hans Kung's global ethic project and beyond / / by Aleksi Kuokkanen.
In the third millennium, people are increasingly being forced to decide how to lead an ethically acceptable life, both nationally and internationally, amidst the radical pluralism of world views. Surprisingly, while the West was a pioneer in the recognition of human rights, its stance towards both e...
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| Superior document: | Studies in systematic theology, v. 9 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2012 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Studies in systematic theology (Leiden, Netherlands) ;
v. 9. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (505 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | In the third millennium, people are increasingly being forced to decide how to lead an ethically acceptable life, both nationally and internationally, amidst the radical pluralism of world views. Surprisingly, while the West was a pioneer in the recognition of human rights, its stance towards both exclusivism and difference is distorted. Spurred on the Global Ethic Project of the Catholic theologian Hans Küng, this book searches for a plausible solution to the dilemma of global societal coexistence by carefully analysing the contemporary philosophical discussion. It uncovers the multifaceted ways, in which the standard Western interpretation promotes neutrality towards particular world views, shows why this interpretation is flawed, and presents an alternative with practical implications and an eye towards the global dialogue of cultures. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1283470780 9786613470782 9004224335 |
| ISSN: | 1876-1518 ; |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Aleksi Kuokkanen. |