The Structures of Virtue and Vice by Daniel J. Daly (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Structures of Virtue and Vice by Daniel J. Daly Daly uses the lens of virtue and vice to reimagine a Catholic ethics that can scrutinize the social forces that both affect our moral character and contribute to human well-being or suffering, creating an ethical framework for responding virtuously to the problems caused by global social systems. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of the 2022 Catholic Media Association Award in TheologyA new ethics for understanding the social forces that shape moral character.It is easy to be vicious and difficult to be virtuous in todays world, especially given that many of the social structures that connect and sustain us enable exploitation and disincentivize justice. There are others, though, that encourage virtue.In his book Daniel J. Daly uses the lens of virtue and vice to reimagine from the ground up a Catholic ethics that can better scrutinize the social forces that both affect our moral character and contribute to human well-being or human suffering.Dalys approach uses both traditional and contemporary sources, drawing on the works of Thomas Aquinas as well as incorporating theories such as critical realist social theory, to illustrate the nature and function of social structures and the factors that transform them. Dalys ethics focus on the relationship between structure and agency and the different structures that enable and constrain an individuals pursuit of the virtuous life. His approach defines with unique clarity the virtuous structures that facilitate a love of God, self, neighbor, and creation, and the vicious structures that cultivate hatred, intemperance, and indifference to suffering. In doing so, Daly creates a Catholic ethical framework for responding virtuously to the problems caused by global social systems, from poverty to climate change. Back Cover Religion Christian Ethics "Dalys deep engagement with the field of sociology to develop an account of structures and moral agency through the lens of virtue ethics is substantive and much needed." --Margaret Pfeil , associate teaching professor, Department of Theology and the Center for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame It is easy to be vicious and difficult to be virtuous in todays world, especially given that many of the social structures that connect and sustain us enable exploitation and disincentivize justice. There are others, though, that encourage virtue. In this book Daniel J. Daly uses the lens of virtue and vice to reimagine Catholic ethics from the ground up so that we that can better scrutinize the social forces that both affect our moral character and contribute to human well-being or human suffering. Dalys approach uses both traditional and contemporary sources, drawing on the works of Thomas Aquinas as well as incorporating theories such as critical realist social theory, to illustrate the nature and function of social structures and the factors that transform them. Daly focuses on the relationship between structure and agency and the different structures that enable and constrain an individuals pursuit of a virtuous life. His approach defines with unique clarity the virtuous structures that facilitate a love of God, self, neighbor, and creation, and the vicious structures that cultivate hatred, intemperance, and indifference to suffering. In doing so, Daly creates a Catholic ethical framework for responding virtuously to the problems caused by global social systems, from poverty to climate change. Daniel J. Daly is an associate professor of moral theology in the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. He has published widely on virtue ethics, social structures, and medical ethics. Author Biography Daniel Daly is an associate professor of moral theology in the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. Daly has published widely on virtue ethics, ethics and social structures, and medical ethics. Table of Contents IntroductionPart I: Diagnosis1. Catholic Ethics in the Twenty-First Century2. The Structure-Agency Problem in Catholic EthicsPart II: Resources3. The Critical Realist Solution to the Structure-Agency Problem4. The Growing Ends of Catholic Theological and Ethical Traditions in the Age of Pope Francis5. A Theocentric, Personalist Virtue EthicsPart III: Synthesis and Application6. Structures of Virtue and Vice7. The Output Power of the Structures of Virtue and ViceBibliographyIndexAbout the Author Review Daly focuses not only on readability but also on depth. His detailed yet concise historical account of the shift from the casuistry between the 13th to 18th centuries, to the manualism of the 18th century up to Vatican II, emphasizes the growing end of Catholic theology since. In engaging ways, the book presents thorough examples of real-world sociostructural quandaries, such as sweatshop labor, university dynamics, and global warming. * Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics * Promotional "Dalys deep engagement with the field of sociology to develop an account of structures and moral agency through the lens of virtue ethics is substantive and much needed." Long Description A new ethics for understanding the social forces that shape moral character. It is easy to be vicious and difficult to be virtuous in todays world, especially given that many of the social structures that connect and sustain us enable exploitation and disincentivize justice. There are others, though, that encourage virtue. In his book Daniel J. Daly uses the lens of virtue and vice to reimagine from the ground up a Catholic ethics that can better scrutinize the social forces that both affect our moral character and contribute to human well-being or human suffering. Dalys approach uses both traditional and contemporary sources, drawing on the works of Thomas Aquinas as well as incorporating theories such as critical realist social theory, to illustrate the nature and function of social structures and the factors that transform them. Dalys ethics focus on the relationship between structure and agency and the different structures that enable and constrain an individuals pursuit of the virtuous life. His approach defines with unique clarity the virtuous structures that facilitate a love of God, self, neighbor, and creation, and the vicious structures that cultivate hatred, intemperance, and indifference to suffering. In doing so, Daly creates a Catholic ethical framework for responding virtuously to the problems caused by global social systems, from poverty to climate change. Review Quote "Dalys deep engagement with the field of sociology to develop an account of structures and moral agency through the lens of virtue ethics is substantive and much needed." ? Margaret Pfeil , associate teaching professor, Department of Theology and the Center for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame Details ISBN164712039X Author Daniel J. Daly Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 164712039X ISBN-13 9781647120399 Format Paperback Imprint Georgetown University Press Place of Publication Washington, DC Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-02-01 US Release Date 2021-02-01 UK Release Date 2021-02-01 Publisher Georgetown University Press Series Moral Traditions series Publication Date 2021-02-01 DEWEY 241.3 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2021-01-31 Pages 288 Alternative 9781647120405 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136555351;

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