Ethics of compassion bridging ethical theory and religious moral discourse /

Reilly, Richard, 1944-

Ethics of compassion bridging ethical theory and religious moral discourse / [electronic resource] : Richard Reilly. - Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2008. - ix, 141 p. - Studies in comparative philosophy and religion .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-134) and index.

Golden rule reasoning -- "Compassion" and related notions -- Compassion as the basis of moral value -- Precepts for avoiding doing harm -- Virtues and moral aspiration -- Will, responsibility and selflessness -- Postscript : joyful living.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780739131459 (electronic bk.) 0739131451 (electronic bk.) 9781461633396 (electronic bk.)




Compassion.
Golden rule.
Religion and ethics.


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