Godless Morality by Richard Holloway
The use of God in any moral debate is so problematic as to be almost worthless. We can argue whether this or that alleged claim emanated from God, but surely it is better to leave God out of the argument altogether and find strong human reasons for supporting the systems we advocate. Now published with a new afterword by the author, in Godless Morality, Richard Holloway offers a sensible and practical approach to keeping religion out of ethics. This is a refreshing, courageous and human-centred justification for contemporary morality.
A passionate, provocative and common sense challenge to easy cant* * The Observer * *
Lucid, convincing and manifestly compassionate -- Mary Warnock
A book of morals for our brave new world, by a very wise man indeed. Inspiring. Fascinating. Full of hope -- Fay Weldon
This is a courageous book for a bishop to write, and everything it says about morality is right and true * * Literary Review * *
His conclusions are refreshing . . . a brave and scholarly book * * Observer * *
Lucid, convincing and manifestly compassionate -- Mary Warnock
A book of morals for our brave new world, by a very wise man indeed. Inspiring. Fascinating. Full of hope -- Fay Weldon
This is a courageous book for a bishop to write, and everything it says about morality is right and true * * Literary Review * *
His conclusions are refreshing . . . a brave and scholarly book * * Observer * *
'One of the most extraordinary churchmen of our time' Sunday Times
Richard Holloway was Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church until he stood down in 2000. He was a Gresham Professor of Divinity in the City of London and 1997 to 2001 and a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority from 1990 to 1997. He is the author of over thirty books, including a bestselling memoir Leaving Alexandria.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841955780 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841955787 |
| Title | Godless Morality |
| Author | Richard Holloway |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2004-07-30 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
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