<p>This is first English edition of Ethical Concepts and Problems (1971) by Danish philosopher and theologian K. E. Logstrup (1905-81). Originally published as a contribution to a textbook of ethics for students of theology, it propounds a philosophical ethics in continuity with Martin Luther'sconception of the natural law. We find here the core idea from The Ethical Demand, that in our dealings with others we are faced with the demand that we take care of them, now conceptualized as the central tenet of an ontological ethics based on human interdependence as a fundamental condition oflife. Later in his career, Logstrup developed a conception of what he called "the sovereign expressions of life" - spontaneous - other - regarding impulses or ways of conduct such as trust, sincerity, and compassion - and these are here described and determined in their relation to the ethicaldemand and moral norms. Furthermore, this key text discusses a number of central ethical concepts such as duty, responsibility, will, and choice. Logstrup also explores the relationship between love of the neighbour and politics, before finally concluding with an extensive discussion of politicalquestions such as cultural policy, democracy, and the right of resistance. Ethical Concepts and Problems therefore offers an instructive survey of important parts of Logstrup's ethical and political thinking, from theological issues like Luther's doctrine of the bondage of the will, to the ideas ofphilosophers such as Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard. In this edition Logstrup's original text is accurately rendered into readable English and paired with an introduction which explains the main themes and wider context of the work.</p>

Ethical Concepts and Problems (Selected Works of K.E. Logstrup)

Politics & Social Sciences

Fink, Hans

Niekerk, Kees van Kooten

Lykke Cobos, Kristian-Alberto

Løgstrup, K. E.

Philosophy

Oxford University Press

The programmes of political parties and movements are attempts to formulate policies or guidelines in relation to social change. Social philosophy concerns the fundamental issues on which those programmes divide. This introductory work gives an account of several highly influential systems of social philosophy – systems which serve as the landmarks by reference to which modern discussions still orientate themselves. The description of various stages in the history of social philosophy is set within an account of its changing social environment – from feudalism and the philosophy of Aquinas to the rise of the working class and socialism. The book confines itself to the Western tradition and one could say that it charts the rise and fall of the free market as the central institution and the key to the understanding of society.

Social Philosophy (Ideas)

Social Sciences

Routledge& Kegan Paul

<p>The programmes of political parties and movements are attempts to formulate policies or guidelines in relation to social change. Social philosophy concerns the fundamental issues on which those programmes divide. This introductory work gives an account of several highly influential systems of social philosophy – systems which serve as the landmarks by reference to which modern discussions still orientate themselves. The description of various stages in the history of social philosophy is set within an account of its changing social environment – from feudalism and the philosophy of Aquinas to the rise of the working class and socialism. The book confines itself to the Western tradition and one could say that it charts the rise and fall of the free market as the central institution and the key to the understanding of society.</p>

Social Philosophy (RLE Social Theory) (Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory)

Sociology

Routledge

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