Grace Chan Oei

Eight Theories of Justice

Philosophy

“In Eight Theories of Ethics: Foundations for Practical Decision-Making, Karen Lebacqz and Matthew Gaudet offer an accessible and pragmatic introduction to eight ethical frameworks that influence contemporary moral decision-making. This revision updates chapters devoted to well-known theories and, with chapters on communitarianism and womanist theology, widens the scope to welcome modern voices to the discussion. Lebacqz and Gaudet frame justice as a pragmatic dialogue, and this text invites readers to delve into the push and pull of the exchange of ideas. More than ever, justice is the essential dialogue for our time. Lebacqz and Gaudet have accomplished something rare--they have taken a favorite classic and have made it indispensable to the ongoing conversation.”

Six Theories of Justice

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“and Theological Ethics, Karen Lebacqz and Matthew Gaudet offer an accessible and pragmatic introduction to eight ethical frameworks that influence contemporary moral decision-making. This revision updates chapters devoted to well-known theories and, with chapters on communitarianism and womanist theology, widens the scope to welcome modern voices to the discussion. Lebacqz and Gaudet frame justice as a pragmatic dialogue, and this text invites readers to delve into the push and pull of the exchange of ideas. More than ever, justice is the essential dialogue for our time. Lebacqz and Gaudet have accomplished something rare—they have taken a favorite classic and have made it indispensable to the ongoing conversation.”