Proportionalism and the Natural Law Tradition

The book "Consequentialism and Catholic Ethics" by Christopher Kaczor is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the tensions between consequentialist ethics and Catholic teachings.

Through a detailed examination of the genealogy of proportionalism, Kaczor argues against the plausibility of this approach and its first proponents.

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the account of human action as a knowing-willing involving multiple stages, and how proportionalism marginalizes this important aspect of ethical decision-making.

With a focus on the fragile foundation of proportionalism and its rapidly eroding education in moral manuals, Kaczor presents a compelling case against this approach.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of ethical decision-making and the tensions between consequentialist ethics and Catholic teachings.