Christians among the virtues : theological conversations with ancient and modern ethics /
Stanley Hauerwas and Charles Pinches.
- Notre Dame, IN : University of Notre Dame Press, c1997.
- xvii, 230 p. ; pbk ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-217) and indexes.
Part 1 : Theological reflections on Aristotelian themes.
On being temporally happy -- The virtues of happiness -- Companions on the way : the necessity of friendship.
Part 2 : Responses to contemporary revivals of virtue.
The renewal of virtue and the peace of Christ -- Friendship and fragility -- Pagan virtue and Christian prudence. Part 3 : Christian virtues exemplified.
On developing hopeful virtues -- Is obedience a virtue? -- Courage exemplified -- Practicing patience : how Christians should be sick.