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Essentials of Christian Ethics

Christian ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong, true and false, and the reasons why certain behavior is right or wrong. Dr. Nash will guide you as you begin with philosophers and theologians to consider fundamental questions about how you can live with integrity.
Number of lessons: 5
Total length: 2 hours and 14 minutes
Format: Audio
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About This Class

Christian ethics is that branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong, true and false, and the reasons why certain behavior is right or wrong.

About the Professor

Ronald Nash

Evangelical Baptist Philosopher and Apologist

Ronald Nash

Lessons

  • 1. Introduction, Plato and Aristotle
    This lesson delves into the ethical thought of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas, highlighting the similarities and differences in their perspectives on right and wrong conduct, the relationship between goodness and God, and the importance of virtues in shaping human behavior.
  • 2. Augustine and Aquinas
    This lesson provides an in-depth analysis of the ethical theories of Saint Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, exploring their perspectives on the Christian view of God, human nature, moral laws, happiness, and virtues, and how these concepts impact human well-being and moral behavior.
  • 3. Five Mistaken Approaches to Ethics
    This lesson equips you to identify and avoid the pitfalls of five mistaken ethical approaches: legalism, antinomianism, situationism, generalism, and particularism, ultimately strengthening your ethical decision-making process.
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