Accountability as the ground of human flourishing

Andrew B. Torrance

doi:10.1177/09539468231187785

Accountability as the ground of human flourishing

Andrew B. Torrance^*

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School of Divinity

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Abstract

This article argues that human flourishing is grounded in relationships of mutual judgement according to which we live and grow as characters in the stories of others. More specifically, it will make a theological case that true human flourishing emerges in a world governed by the judgement of the triune God who creates us to find fulfilment in Jesus Christ, by the Spirit, according to the will of the Father. In so doing, it contends that human flourishing is both grounded in and brought about by relationships of accountability.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	814-826
Number of pages	13
Journal	Studies in Christian Ethics
Volume	36
Issue number	4
Early online date	10 Jul 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/09539468231187785
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2023

Keywords

Accountability
Flourishing
Narrative
Slavery
Participation in Christ
Body of Christ
Judgement
Authority

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Accountability as Relational Virtue: Accountability as a Relational Virtue
Torrance, A. B. (PI)
Templeton Religion Trust
22/08/20 → 21/08/21
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Accountability as the ground of human flourishing

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