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Spirituality and prayer research: a select annotated bibliography
1Office of Health Care Ethics, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA.
Summary
This bibliography explores the evolution of ethics, highlighting the growing importance of spirituality and prayer research in contemporary bioethics. It reviews how ethical considerations have expanded beyond traditional theories to include diverse perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Philosophy of Religion
Context:
- The 20th century saw a shift in ethical discourse, moving from principle-based bioethics to more inclusive approaches.
- Feminist ethics, ethic of care, virtue ethics, casuistry, narrative ethics, and spirituality emerged as crucial frameworks.
- Traditional ethical theories proved insufficient alone for complex modern dilemmas.
Purpose:
- To provide a select annotated bibliography on spirituality and prayer research within the broader context of evolving ethical thought.
- To highlight the integration of spiritual and religious dimensions into bioethical discussions.
- To document the expansion of ethical conceptualizations in response to global complexity.
Summary:
- The bibliography traces the historical development of ethical frameworks, from 1970s principle-based bioethics to 1980s feminist ethics and virtue ethics.
- It emphasizes the increasing recognition of narrative ethics and spirituality in the 1990s and early 21st century.
- The focus is on spirituality and prayer research, reflecting their growing significance in contemporary ethical scholarship.
Impact:
- Informs scholars and clinicians about the expanding landscape of bioethics.
- Provides resources for understanding the role of spirituality in ethical decision-making.
- Encourages a more holistic approach to bioethics by incorporating diverse philosophical and religious perspectives.