Using Augustine in Contemporary Sexual Ethics: A Response to Gilbert Meilaender
In response to Gilbert Meilaender's innovative interpretation of Augustine and of Roman Catholic teaching, the author suggests (1) that Meilaender attributes to Augustine a more positive view of sexual pleasure than the texts will support, (2) that modern Roman Catholic teaching suggests that l...
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Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
Lingua: | Inglese |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2001
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Journal of religious ethics
Anno: 2001, Volume: 29, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 25-33 |
Altre parole chiave: | B
reproductive technologies
B Augustine B Procreation B Roman Catholic sexual ethics |
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Riepilogo: | In response to Gilbert Meilaender's innovative interpretation of Augustine and of Roman Catholic teaching, the author suggests (1) that Meilaender attributes to Augustine a more positive view of sexual pleasure than the texts will support, (2) that modern Roman Catholic teaching suggests that love should have priority over procreation as a meaning of sex; and (3) that the moral logic of Meilaender's argument does not require a rejection of all reproductive technologies. Nonetheless, the author agrees that a more critical attitude should be adopted toward the reasons for which technologically assisted reproduction is promoted and undertaken, as well as toward its social impact. |
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ISSN: | 1467-9795 |
Comprende: | Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/0384-9694.00064 |