Rethinking Emotions in Moral Theology

What is it about?

Emotions have only recently begun to receive sustained attention in moral theology. Insights from other disciplines suggest that emotions are not merely opposites of reason but bearers of meaning, highlighting their evaluative role shaped by nature and culture. This article draws on these insights to reassess the place of emotions in theology and open new paths for theological-ethical reflection.

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Why is it important?

This article brings insights from other disciplines on emotions into moral theology. It challenges traditional dichotomies such as feeling versus reason and nature versus culture, advocating a more nuanced understanding of emotions as both bodily and culturally shaped phenomena.