Jesus, Kant, Bentham and the death of love

Under the influence of Kant and Bentham, we in the west have drained love out of our understanding of the good

Thu 22 May 2014

Under the influence of Kant and Bentham, we in the west have drained love out of our understanding of the good. Yet, love was one of Christianity's great gifts to ethical thinking in the west and one we can scarce do without.

Bible reference(s):

1 Corinthians 13

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Michael Jensen

Michael Jensen is an author and lecturer. He is a regular guest on The Drum and contributes articles to the ABC on religion and ethics. Michael also has a podcast that aims to teach people how to have better conversations. He is the author of numerous books including Is Forgiveness Really Free?, My God, My God - Is it Possible to Believe Anymore? and You: An Introduction - and he has even had a book banned from state schools!

Jesus, Kant, Bentham and the death of love

Under the influence of Kant and Bentham, we in the west have drained love out of our understanding of the good

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