Social And Intellectual Background Flashcards
1
Q
Christian ethics has traditionally followed what ….. however ……
A
divine command ethics
- an alternative approach emerged in the 1960’s that could be used more widely in secular ethical decision making
2
Q
what is absolutely vital for understanding the theory & evaluating how effective it was in proving a genuine ethic for an era when moral foundations seemed to have dramatically shifted for everyone
A
Christian ethos
3
Q
Situation ethics emerged at a time when
A
society and the church were facing drastic & permanent change
4
Q
What are some key influences on the changing perspectives of morality in 1960’s
A
- free contraception
- civil rights movement
- feminism
- greater freedom for young people
- popular literature
- advertising
