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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Autore principale: Cahill, Lisa Sowle 1948- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Wiley-Blackwell 2001
In: 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.
ISSN:1467-9795
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/0384-9694.00064