In Narrative Accomplishing Virtue - An Introduction to the Thought of Harry Frankfurt

Author: Wang Jianda
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is the first comprehensive work in China to introduce and study the thought of Hauerwas. Hauerwas is a renowned Christian ethicist in the United States, a professor of theological ethics at Duke University, and delivered the Gifford Lectures in Britain at the turn of the century. Theology circles describe him as "perhaps the most important theological ethicist in North America. He is certainly one of the most widely read and cited theological ethicists." Regardless of how strongly people support or oppose his stance and methodology, no one in the field can afford to ignore him. This book examines Hauerwas's thought against the backdrop of the modern ethical crisis, showcasing the unique moral view of Christian virtue ethics. He proposes using narrative (particularly Christian community narratives) as the fundamental method to cultivate virtuous and characterful individuals. This insight highlights the importance of building genuine communities in reshaping contemporary social ethics.