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OverviewIn many Christian traditions, humility is often thought to play a central role in the moral and spiritual life. In this study of the moral virtue of humility, Michael W. Austin applies the methods of analytic philosophy to the field of moral theology in order analyze this virtue and its connections to human flourishing. The book is therefore best characterized as a work in analytic moral theology, and has two primary aims. First, it articulates and defends a particular Christian conception of the virtue of humility. It offers a Christological account of this trait, one that is grounded in the gospel accounts of the life of Christ as well as other key New Testament passages. The view of humility it offers and defends is biblically grounded, theologically informed, and philosophically sound. Second, the volume describes ways in which humility is constitutive of and conducive to human flourishing, Christianly understood. It argues that humility is rational, benefits its possessor, and contributes to its possessor being good qua human. Austin also examines several issues in applied virtue ethics. He considers some of the ways in which humility is relevant to several of the classic spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, fasting, solitude, silence, and service. He considers humility's relevance to issues related to religious pluralism and tolerance. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the relevance of humility for family life and how it can function as a virtue in the context of sport. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael W. Austin (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Eastern Kentucky University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.442kg ISBN: 9780198830221ISBN 10: 019883022 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 01 November 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Philosophy, Theology, and Christian Virtue 2: A Christian Account of Humility 3: Theological and Philosophical Objections 4: Humility and Human Flourishing 5: Contemporary Applications 6: Conclusion: Summary and a Brief Reflection on John 13 BibliographyReviewsThis book will be of value to students of theology, philosophy, and ethics. * Edgar C. Sherman, University of the Nations, Religious Studies Review * Author InformationMichael W. Austin is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Eastern Kentucky University. His research and teaching interests focus on ethics, both normative and applied, with a particular focus on virtue ethics and character development. His publications include Conceptions of Parenthood: Ethics and the Family (2007) and Being Good: Christian Virtues for Everyday Life (2012). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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