What This Document Is
This document is a reading guide for James Keenan’s *Moral Wisdom*, specifically Chapters 1-2, as used in the UCOR 152: Theological Ethics course at Duquesne University. It provides a series of questions designed to focus student comprehension of Keenan’s exploration of love as a foundational element of ethical consideration. The guide centers on key themes within the assigned reading, prompting reflection on concepts like union, incompleteness, and the expression of love in moments of crisis.
Why This Document Matters
This reading guide is essential for students enrolled in UCOR 152 who are preparing for class discussion and assessment related to the initial chapters of Keenan’s work. It serves as a tool for active reading, encouraging students to engage critically with the text and identify core arguments. It’s most effectively used *before* reading the assigned chapters, or immediately after to solidify understanding.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This guide offers questions to stimulate thought, but it does not provide exhaustive answers or a complete summary of the text. It is designed to *support* reading, not replace it. Students will still need to engage directly with Keenan’s *Moral Wisdom* to fully grasp the nuances of his arguments. This preview only includes questions 1-5; the full guide likely contains additional questions and potentially supplementary materials.
What This Document Provides
This preview includes five questions that address Keenan’s rationale for beginning an ethics course with the concept of love, the significance of expressions of love during the 9/11 attacks, the relationship between love and union, the human search for completion, and differing artistic interpretations of St. Paul’s conversion. The full document provides all questions related to Chapters 1-2, and likely includes space for student responses. It does *not* include the text of *Moral Wisdom* itself, nor does it offer complete answers to the questions posed.