A Christian Education in the Virtues - 9780367694548

Taylor & Francis

A Christian Education in the VirtuesCharacter Formation and Human Flourishing\nAuthor(s): James Arthur\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367694548, 978-0367694548\nSynopsis\nA Christian Education in the Virtues examines the connection between human nature and human flourishing. It draws on ancient and medieval sources to explore the formation of the person based on a Christian anthropology, emphasising the communal nature of the virtuous life and provides a richer approach to the question of contemporary character education.\n\nThe book argues that the only way to understand and construct our character virtues is to have a clear picture of what is the purpose and meaning of human life. It highlights the importance of engaging with moral issues and makes the case that, for Christian educators, human flourishing is inseparable from Gods active relationship to human beings. The book also explores a teleological appro.