Ethics - (Contours of Christian Philosophy) 2nd Edition by Arthur F Holmes (Paperback)

About the Book

What is good? What is right? How can we know? In this second edition, Arthur Holmes surveys a variety of approaches to ethics, including cultural relativism, emotivism, ethical egoism and utilitarianism.

Book Synopsis

Arthur Holmes addresses the questions: What is good? What is right? How can we know? In this second edition, he also surveys a variety of approaches to ethics, including cultural relativism, emotivism, ethical egoism and utilitarianism-all with an acknowledgment of the new postmodern environment.

Review Quotes

"Arthur Holmes has given us a masterful introduction to a Christian approach to ethics set off . . . from humanistic options that, in effect, undermine the foundations of any ethic at all."

"Arthur Holmes has given us a masterful introduction to a Christian approach to ethics set off . . . from humanistic options that, in effect, undermine the foundations of any ethic at all."

"This book deserves the attention of all who are committed to careful Christian thinking about the moral life. Students will find a solid basis for developing a Christian perspective on moral philosophical issues. Scholars will gain important clues on how to pursue these matters in a biblically sensitive manner."

"This book deserves the attention of all who are committed to careful Christian thinking about the moral life. Students will find a solid basis for developing a Christian perspective on moral philosophical issues. Scholars will gain important clues on how to pursue these matters in a biblically sensitive manner."

"This book is a joy to read. It is utterly lucid -- in thought, organization and style."

"This book is a joy to read. It is utterly lucid -- in thought, organization and style."

About the Author

Arthur F. Holmes (Ph.D., Northwestern) taught for many years in the philosophy department at Wheaton College and is the author of Philosophy: A Christian Perspective and All Truth Is God's Truth.