Sexual morality [[electronic resource] ] : a natural law approach to intimate relationships / / John J. Piderit

• Autore: Piderit John J
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (318 p.)
• Disciplina: 241; 241.6765088282; 241/.6765088282
• Soggetto topico: Catholic youth - Religious life; Sexual ethics for youth; Sex - Religious aspects - Catholic Church; Natural law - Religious aspects - Catholic Church
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: COVER; CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1. An Aptitude for Excellence; PART ONE: THE FRAMEWORK; 2. Self-Evident Human Aspirations; 3. Constraints, Discipline, and Happiness; 4. The Illusion of Morality Free Zones; 5. Theory and Practice; 6. Moral Guidance in Human Nature; 7. Experiencing the Natural Law; 8. Sin: Moral Mistakes; 9. Bitter Human Failings; 10. Fundamental Values; 11. Progress; 12. Pursuing the Fundamental Values; 13. Getting It Together; PART TWO: AVOIDING CORROSIVE ACTIONS AND PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP; 14. Drinking and Drugs: Looking Out for Yourself and Your Friends ; 15. Sexual Activity Outside of Marriage16. Girls, Boys, and Teenagers; 17. Movies, Moms, and Norms for Teenagers; 18. Sex and the Fundamental Values; 19. Living In and Moving Out; 20. Sex, Contraceptives, and Children; 21. Sexual Variations and Misdirections; 22. Unnatural Interests; 23. Same Sex Orientation; PART THREE: MORAL SKILLS AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICE; 24. Why Doesn't Everyone Agree with Natural Law?; 25. The Christian Difference; 26. Basic Strategies in Modern Relationships; 27. Basic Moral Skills; 28. Blindness to Noncommitment; 29. Moral Skills and Religious Commitment ; 30. Temptation and Religious Commitment31. Courtship and Sexual Deferment; 32. Unwanted Changes; 33. Changing One's Moral Practices; SOURCES AND COMMENTS; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Y
• Sommario/riassunto: Informal customs are the casual norms for most young adults in matters of sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, the sexual revolution has not proven to be as beneficial to women as was once thought and young men enjoy themselves without preparing themselves to be husbands and fathers. In this book, Piderit argues that a natural law approach to morality provides a grounded pathway toward marriage, and shows why these fairly traditional practices help young people find a partner to whom he or she can realistically promise love ""until death do us part."" Any effective culture consists of practices, wh
• Titolo autorizzato: Sexual morality
• ISBN: 0-19-025831-4; 1-283-34893-4; 9786613348937; 0-19-979333-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910457674903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II