Kierkegaard's Ethic of Love: Divine Commands and Moral Obligations

by C. Stephen Evans

Book Overview

C. Stephen Evans explains and defends Kierkegaard's account of moral obligations as rooted in God's commands, the fundamental command being You shall love your neighbour as yourself'. The work will be of interest not only to those interested in Kierkegaard, but also to those interested in the relation between ethics and religion, especially questions about whether morality can or must have a religious foundation. As well as providing a comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019920604X
• ISBN13: 9780199206049
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.1"