Ethics as Narrative Universality in Particularity/Lancelot S. Tong

Lancelot S.Tong 湯紹源

撮要

在後現代的年代裡,普遍性的倫理道德其實不被廣泛接納。從侯爾華斯的品格和社群的概念裡,敘述成為倫理理論的一個出路。本文尋求論證普遍接納的真理在基督教裡是不必要的,亦惟有從基督教的獨特才能獲致有意義的倫理,亦由於能獨特才有普遍真理的可能。

ABSTRACT

In the post-modern age, a universally acceptable ethical code becomes impossible. In light of Stanley Hauerwas’ concept of virtue and community, narrative emerges as one venue to ethics. This article seeks to argue the un-necessity of a universally accepted truth claim in light of Christian understanding. Furthermore, the article insists only from the Christian particular, a meaningful ethics can be obtained. And a universal truth then becomes possible.

原載於《教牧期刊》第8期及《建道學刊》第13期合刊(1999年12月),頁169-182。