In this book, Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a partner to whom he or she can realistically promise love "until death do us part." Informal customs are the casual norms for most young adults in matters of sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, the sexual revolution has not proven to be as beneficial to women as was once thought andyoung men enjoy themselves without preparing themselves to be husbands and fathers. In this book, Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a partner to whom heor she can realistically promise love "until death do us part."Any effective culture consists of practices, which are accompanied by narratives, norms, and benefits. By offering theory but focusing on practices, this book helps young adults understand why sexual intimacy should be reserved to marriage. The first two thirds of the book develop the natural law approach; seeking common ground early in the volume makes it possible to understand a Christian approach to morality as grounded in nature, not primarily in religion. The goal is to highlight thereasonableness of this approach. The final third (Part III) of the book explores what religious practice and membership in a Christian denomination adds tothe natural law approach. In addition to a morality based on natural law, Piderit also proposes a morality based on virtue ethics, which giveprecedence to positive goals over forbidden actions. The focus is on individual actions, explaining why any individual action falls into the category of exemplary, acceptable, or corrosive; these are terms developed, explained, and used in the book. Individual actions, of course, get repeated over time, and this leads to the formation of habits. And the reason for bracketing the formation of habits is to focus on individual actions and in this way make clear to young readers why certain actionslead to human fulfillment and why others actions undermine that fulfillment. INDICE: Chapter 1 An Aptitude for Excellence Part I The Framework Chapter 2 We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident Chapter 3 Constraints, Discipline, and Happiness Chapter 4 The Illusion of Morality Free Zones Chapter 5 Theory and Practice Chapter 6 Moral Guidance in Human Nature Chapter 7 Experiencing theNatural Law Chapter 8 Sin: Moral Mistakes Chapter 9 Bitter Human Failings Chapter 10 Fundamental Values Chapter 11 Progress Chapter 12 Pursuing the Fundamental Values Chapter 13 Getting It Together Part II Avoiding Corrosive Actions and Promoting Friendship Chapter 14 Drinking and Drugs: Looking Out for Yourself and Your Friends Chapter 15 Sexual Activity Outside of Marriage Chapter 16 Girls, Boys, and Teenagers Chapter 17 Movies, Moms, and Norms for Teenagers Chapter 18 Sex and the Fundamental Values Chapter 19 Moving In and Moving Out Chapter 20 Sex, Artificial Contraceptives, and Children Chapter 21 Sexual Variations and Misdirections Chapter 22 Unnatural Interests Chapter 23 Same Sex Orientation
- ISBN: 978-0-19-979327-3
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 17/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés