Ethics and the Family (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How the family grounds ethics in a changing world The book argues that the family is the fundamental setting where moral life begins and where society’s problems are worked out. It traces how social conditions shape families and, in turn, how family life informs religion, economics, and public life. This edition examines past ideas about family and shows why the family remains central to questions of justice, duty, and community.

Readers will gain a clear view of how family life has influenced history, culture, and policy. The author argues that strengthening the family can support healthier communities and better social reform, while also exploring tensions between individual rights and family responsibilities. The work blends sociology, ethics, and religious thought to illuminate the enduring significance of family in modern societies.

• How the family is linked to ethics, religion, and social policy


• Historical and cross-cultural perspectives on the family’s role


• Positive arguments for family-centered approaches to social reform


• Challenges and debates about modern changes affecting family life

Ideal for readers of social science, history, and religious studies who want a practical, thoughtful map of the family’s role in society.

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