@article{ART003297189},
author={YOUN YOUNG DON},
title={The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative},
journal={The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics},
issn={1229-8387},
year={2025},
number={63},
pages={373-415}
TY - JOUR
AU - YOUN YOUNG DON
TI - The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative
JO - The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 63
PB - The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
SP - 373
EP - 415
SN - 1229-8387
AB - The concept of the Trinity has been understood as a Christian response to tensions between diversity and unity, and between individualism and totalitarianism. Yet speculative Trinitarian doctrines have often assumed a monarchical monotheism that historically legitimized authoritarian structures in church and society. In response, social Trinitarianism emerged, often adopting N. Fedorov’s thesis as a blueprint for addressing postmodern social problems.
This article identifies critical limitations in Fedorov’s thesis and explores an alternative interpretation. It examines the “social Trinity” concept through John Zizioulas and Jürgen Moltmann, analyzing their Trinitarian proposals’ practical significance. Finally, after critically evaluating Fedorov’s thesis, it proposes a constructive alternative that interprets social Trinitarianism through the lens of Christian virtue ethics, specifically as imitating the kenosis of the Triune God.
KW - social Trinitarianism;Fedorov’s thesis;virtue ethics;kenosis;Zizioulas;Moltmann
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YOUN YOUNG DON. (2025). The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 63, 373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON. 2025, "The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative", The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, no.63, pp.373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON "The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics 63 pp.373-415 (2025) : 373.
YOUN YOUNG DON. The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative. 2025; 63 : 373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON. "The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.63(2025) : 373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON. The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 63, 373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON. The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics. 2025; 63 373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON. The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative. 2025; 63 : 373-415.
YOUN YOUNG DON. "The Ethical Implications and Critical Assessment of Social Trinitarianism: A Critical Evaluation of Fedorov’s Thesis and the Kenotic Alternative" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.63(2025) : 373-415.
