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Conscience in Christian thought
by Brian Lewis
Conscience is not merely disclosure of how to act, but is a call to live more fully and authentically. (18 July 09).
The principle of 'double effect'
by Brian Lewis
The principle of the 'double effect' developed as a means of reconciling apprently conflicting moral duties. (5 May 09)
Resolution of conflict situations
by Brian Lewis (5 May 09)
Many people find it difficult to resolve apparent conflict between moral principles in deciding a course of action. Here Dr Brian Lewis indicates how one might resolve such conflicts.
Tax havens - a moral problem
by Cal Ledsham (25 April 09)
Tax evasion and avoidance remain serious problems for governments in their effort to maintain services and community wellbeing. Dr Ledsham examines how this affects Australia as well as the wider world, and the moral dimensions involved. He considers current efforts to eliminate tax havens, which channel vast sums away from poor as well as rich countries.
Benedict XVI in Africa and the debate over condoms
by Brian Lewis
Pope Benedict's visit to several countries in Africa caused enthusiasm among Africans, but in the West debate focused on his views on condoms. Brian Lewis examines the issues and arguments that condoms in certain circumstances can reduce infection. (15 April 09).
'The main ethical theories'
by Brian Lewis
One of Australia's senior moral theologians, Brian Lewis, here outlines the main ethical theories underlying choices in public policy today. He examines duty-based theories, consequentialism - including utilitarianism and proportionalism , and person-centred theories. Click (15 May 09)
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