Relativism : feet firmly planted in mid-air

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Relativism : feet firmly planted in mid-air

Francis J. Beckwith and Gregory Koukl

Baker Books, c1998

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Includes Bibliographical references and index

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Many Christians are concerned about the tide of moral relativism that is rising steadily in our country. And rightly so: Relativism affects our education system, the legal system, and how people think about everyday issues. Yet little has been written on the topic outside academic circles. This void is filled by Frank Beckwith and Greg Koukl, who analyze relativism and present strategies to defend the belief in moral absolutes. Using a commonsense approach, Koukl defines relativism, traces its growth over the past few decades, and critiques the logical inconsistencies to which its supporters are led. He then presents a case for moral objectivism. Beckwith, building on Koukl's foundation, evaluates the influence of relativism on issues including abortion, homosexuality, political correctness, multiculturalism, and tolerance. In each of these areas, he provides compelling arguments for thinking people. Following in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer, Relativism is an important guide for those who are concerned about intellectual issues that challenge the Christian faith.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Who Are You to Judge? Part 1: Understanding Relativism 1 The Death of Truth 2 What Is Moral Relativism? 3 Three Kinds of Relativism Part 2: Critiquing Relativism 4 Culture as Morality 5 Culture Defining Morality 6 Moral Common Sense 7 Relativism's Seven Fatal Flaws Part 3: Relativism and Education 8 Values Clarification 9 Relativism's Offspring--Political Correctness and Multiculturalism 10 On the Road to Barbarism Part 4: Relativism and Public Policy 11 Relativism and the Law 12 Relativism and the Meaning of Marriage 13 Relativism and the Meaning of Life Part 5: Responding to Relativism 14 Tactics to Refute Relativism 15 Monkey Morality 16 Why Morality? Conclusion Notes Index

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  • NCID
    BA57368409
  • ISBN
    • 0801058066
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • Pages/Volumes
    188 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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