The term "Lebenskunst" (ars vivendi, or "Art of Living"), especially as used by Wilhelm Schmid since the late 1990's, has become increasingly important as a philosophical concept in the area of ethical and aesthetic life-conduct. According to the educational debate, these aspects of the "Lebenskunst" should include artistic and cultural components and have a positive influence on the individual's life. The theological discourse, which includes pastoral care, emphasizes the fragmentary nature of human life. Goals of "Lebenskunst"-coaching should be: to establish one's own identity; to form a self-will and (moral) conscience; to reflect upon and strengthen one's own Christian life; and to sharpen one's awareness of the realities and possibilities of the Christian life. The Protestant theological ethic as "Lebenskunst"­ Ethic concerning everyday life should be able to clarify how one can experience a fulfilling life in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Enthalten in:
Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik; 2015/4 Kommentare, Studien, Berichte, Dokumentationen, Diskussionen, Rezensionen, Bibliographie (2015)

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Serie / Reihe: Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik

Personen: Bubmann, Peter

Schlagwörter: Ethik Lebenskunst Praktische Theologie