The Ethical DemandThe teaching that we should care for our fellow man is not exclusively Christian. Can we speak then of a "Christian" ethic? Knud E. Logstrup asserts that love of neighbor is an inseparable part of life itself, rather than a uniquely religious dictum. Through a careful analysis of this demand, Logstrup sketches the contours of a truly secular ethic. Building on the ideas of Gogarten and Bultmann, the author moves away from such categories as context, norm, situation, and duty. His emphasis lies instead on human existence and experience. Logstrup's unusual presentation of trust and love is enriched by illustrations drawn from modern literature, notably the novels of E.M. Forster and D.H. Lawrence and psychological sensitivity enhance this book's significance for readers of many different points of view. |
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THE SOURCE OF THE SILENT DEMAND | 8 |
THE PROBLEM OF MOTIVATION | 30 |
THE RADICAL DEMAND AND THE SOCIAL NORMS | 46 |
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