Essential Paul Ramsey: A Collection

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Paul Ramsey was one of this centurys most important ethicists. From the publication of his classic Basic Christian Ethics in 1950 until his death in 1988 his writings decisively shaped moral discourse and reflection in the areas of theology law politics and medicine. This collection of Ramseys most important essays on Christian political and medical ethics displays the scope and depth of his vision highlighting both the character of his theological commitments and the continuing significance of his work for the pressing moral problems of our day. Selections deal with such issues as race relations sexuality and marriage war the meaning of Christian love abortion and medical care for the sick and dying. A general introduction by William Werpehowski and Stephen Crocco evaluates Ramseys career and accomplishments and reviews contemporary criticism of his output and legacy. Shorter introductions to each selection point out crucial themes and lines of development in Ramseys thought.