Theories of Justice

What is justice? How do we know justice? How is justice cultivated in society? These are the three questions that guide this critical dialogue with two representatives of the Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions: Karl Barth and Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II. Though the two leaders of thought are shaped within different theological traditions and historical contexts, they both appeal to Christian anthropology as a starting point for justice. Their explorations into the nature of humanity yield robust new theories of justice that remain relevant for our contemporary era. The third interlocutor, Stephanie Mar Brettmann, brings her own voice fully into the dialogue in the third part of the book in order to suggest possible shortcomings in their theories and to build upon their insights, all the while seeking theories of humanity and social justice that result in justice for everybody. Stephanie Mar Brettmann is the Executive Director of Businesses Ending Slavery and Traffi cking BEST. She taught Theology and Philosophy as a lecturer at the University of the West Indies and Whitworth University and was an Assistant Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. She then decided to put her theories into practice by directing a non-profit organization that aims to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation and forced labour of vulnerable children, women, and men in the United States. She completed her PhD in Theology at the University of St. Andrews in 2004. "A very significant contribution to contemporary theology because it not only asks questions about the nature of justice but also provides a dialogue between two formidable figures and two theological traditions. A must read for all those searching for theological challenges!" Mario I. Aguilar, Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics, University of St. Andrews.

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Author(s) - Stephanie Mar Brettman | Stephanie Mar Brettman

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ISBN - 9780227175163

Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm

Page Count - 241