Includes bibliographical references and index.

Finding a path for life: the quest for goodness and happiness -- Finding a story worth handing on: narrative and the moral life -- Not going it alone: friendship and community in the Christian moral life -- Skills for living wisely and well: virtues and the quest for happiness -- Every person's truth: made in the image of God, called to do the work of God -- Freedom: exploring a dangerous topic -- False steps on the path to happiness: losing our way and finding it again -- Doing what the good requires: conscience and prudence in the moral life -- The gift that makes all gifts possible: learning the language of love -- Reimagining the world: why the happiness of one demands justice for all.

This book introduces Christian ethics through the lens of happiness, suggesting that the heart of ethics is not rules but our deep desire for fulfillment. Revised throughout, the third edition features global examples, discussions of contemporary topics such as hook-up culture, consideration of Pope Francis's teachings, and more. --Publisher.