Christian and Hindu Ethics

Hinduism and Christianity are different in structure and approach - but have a great deal in common in matters relating to ethics. This book, first published in 1969, is the first systematic and detailed work which attempts to bring out both the differences and similarities.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Nature of Christian and Hindu Ethics 3. The Nature and Destiny of Man 4. The Moral Law, Its Authority and Sources 5. The Content of the Moral Law: Virtues and Duties 6. Moral Effort and Human Freedom 7. Moral Failure and Responsibility 8. Conclusion

About the author

Shivesh Chandra Thakur

Summary

Hinduism and Christianity are different in structure and approach – but have a great deal in common in matters relating to ethics. This book, first published in 1969, is the first systematic and detailed work which attempts to bring out both the differences and similarities.

Product details

• Authors: Shivesh Chandra Thakur, Thakur Shivesh Chandra
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9780367143619
• ISBN: 978-0-367-14361-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Hinduism; Routledge Library Editions: Hinduism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Ethics, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ethics, RELIGION / Hinduism / General, Christianity, Hinduism, Religious ethics