Imitating the Virtue Ethic of Jonathan Edwards and William Ames

BET Archive | Volume 9 – Essays on Love

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Imitating the Virtue Ethic of Jonathan Edwards and William Ames

Joseph T. Cochran


Abstract (from the Editorial of BET vol. 9.2)

Through his intriguing “mash-up” of the thoughts and practices of philosophical- theologian Jonathan Edwards and the philosophical-psychologist William James, Joseph Cochran argues that both approaches offer useful material for mimesis in order to foster virtue.


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Joey Cochran is a historical theologian specializing in Jonathan Edwards. He earned his PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). He serves as guest faculty at Wheaton College and TEDS. He is a member of the St. Augustine Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians.