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Body and Soul: Human Nature and the Crisis in Ethics

While most people throughout history have believed that we are both physical and spiritual beings- the rise of science has called into question the existence of the soul. Many now argue that neurophysiology demonstrates the radical dependence- indeed- identity- between mind and brain. Advances in genetics and in mapping human DNA- some say- show there is no need for the hypothesis of body-soul dualism. Even many Christian intellectuals have come to view the soul as a false Greek concept that is outdated and unbiblical. Concurrent with the demise of dualism has been the rise of advanced medical technologies that have brought to the fore difficult issues at both edges of life. Central to questions about abortion- fetal research- reproductive techologies- cloning and euthanasia is our understanding of the nature of human personhood- the reality of life after death and the value of ethical or religious knowledge as compared to scientific knowledge. In this careful treatment- J. P. Moreland and Scott B. Rae argue that the rise of these problems alongside the demise of Christian dualism is no coincidence. They therefore employ a theological realism to meet these pressing issues- and to present a reasonable and biblical depiction of human nature as it impinges upon critical ethical concerns. This vigorous philosophical and ethical defense of human nature as body and soul- regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees- will be for all a touchstone for debate and discussion for years to come.

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233 Mor c.1
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Downers Grove- Illinois : Ivp Academic.,
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384 hlm.
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English
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9780830815777
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Christianity- Christian Theology (230-23
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Religion
Ethics
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