Christianity and the social contract
Subtitle: applying theology to the key questions of our time
By: Christopher Watkin
Series: Grove ethics -- E203; Grove ethics series -- E 203.
Publisher: Grove Books Limited
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9781788271936
Subjects: Social contract; Christianity; Philosophy and religion
Description: "From politicians to economists, activists to world leaders, the language of the social contract is increasingly being used to tackle the social, environmental and ethical issues of our day. This arresting study urges Christians to join the debate. It unpacks the origins of social contract ideas, explores how they relate to the biblical story, and suggests ways for Christians to wholeheartedly engage with the current potential for societal transformation at a pivotal juncture in human history."--from the publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-28).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Defining the social contract; title: Evaluating social contract theory; title: Theological perspectives on the social contract; title: Diagonalizing social contract theory; title: Christian engagement with social contract theory.