Lawrence S. Cunningham is the John A. O’Brien Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. His most recent book is A Brief History of Saints.
"Lawrence Cunningham has assembled an esteemed group of scholars to
provide incisive analyses of the contemporary state of natural law
theory, particularly in light of Alasdair MacIntyre's
groundbreaking work. The essays are lucid, engaging, and
intellectually sophisticated. Intractable Disputes about the
Natural Law is a must-read not only for moral theologians, but for
anyone concerned about the conceptual foundations of human rights,
human dignity, and moral dialogue in pluralistic societies."
—Stephen J. Pope, Boston College
“This book is more important than its title suggests. For it is not
so much a book about intractable disputes about natural law, but
how contemporary natural law theory might help us explain, respond
to and even help solve the intractable moral disputes that are
wrenching the social and political fabric of the United States,
growing in post-Christian Europe, and constraining the
opportunities for global collaboration based on ethical norms
rather than self-interest or power.” —Studies in Christian
Ethics
"MacIntyre's first essay, which presents a Thomistic vision of
natural law with attention to explaining seemingly intractable
moral disagreement—and all this in dialogue with utilitarian
ethics—on its own would make this book an important scholarly
contribution. But the ensuing contributions enable the book to
flourish further, with contributions on subjects both readily
associated with natural law and moral disagreement (e.g., common
morality, human rights, and rival visions of virtue) as well as
those more creatively connected to the genesis of the text
(sacramental life, interreligious dialogue, and modes of moral
discourse). Cunningham's volume both broadens and deepens
contemporary thinking on a perennial topic, and will richly reward
its readers." —William C. Mattison III, The Catholic University of
America
“This book will appeal to a wide array of moral theologians and
philosophers interested not only in the possibility of a
foundational morality grounded in natural law, but also in
questions of human rights, interreligious dialogue, moral rhetoric,
and sacramental life in broadly pluralistic societies.”
—Theological Studies
“We are cautioned to be humble and alert to our own vulnerabilities
as practical reasoners, the more so as we engage in public
disputation in defense of the natural law. This volume performs an
invaluable service in guiding our reflection on this vital,
perennial, and timely topic.” —The Thomist
“In response to a 2004 request from Cardinal Josef Ratzinger (now
Pope Benedict XVI) to address issues concerning finding a common
morality for humankind founded on the precepts of natural law,
Cunningham and colleagues present this collection of essays
addressing such issues from the disciplinary perspectives of
theology, philosophy, law, and political science.” —Research Book
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