An orthodox approach to the concepts of ethics and freedom
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This article examines the foundations of ethics and freedom as conceived by the Orthodox theological tradition, confronting them with the demands of the contemporary world. Through a study of a theological and apologetic nature, Georges N. Nahas analyzes the specificity of an Orthodox person-centered approach, distinct from the dominant ethical currents in secularized societies. The main idea is that Orthodox thought has an original and coherent contribution to make to current ethical debates, but that this contribution remains largely unknown, often obscured by an expression that is too exclusively pietistic. The contribution of the article lies in the call for an accessible and audible reformulation of the Orthodox discourse on ethics and freedom, so that believers can engage in a relevant manner with the major moral questions raised by contemporary society.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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