Abbey-Anne Smith

Gebundenes Buch

Animals in Tillich's Philosophical Theology

Beschreibung

This book explores how Paul Tillich's systematic theology, focusing on the concepts of being and reason can benefit nonhuman animals, while also analysing how taking proper account of nonhuman animals can prove immensely beneficial. The author first explains the body of Tillich's system, examining reason and revelation, life and the spirit, and history and the kingdom of God. The second section undertakes a critical analysis of Tillichian concepts and their adequacy in relation to nonhuman animals, addressing topics such as Tillich's concept of 'technical reason' and the multidimensional unity of life. The author concludes by discussing the positive concepts in Tillich's systematic theology with respect to nonhuman animals and creation, including the concept of universal salvation and Tillich's interpretation of nonhuman animals and the Fall in Genesis.

Autor

Abbey-Anne Smith registered as a qualified veterinary nurse in 1994 and a veterinary anaesthetist in 2004. She gained a doctorate degree in Philosophical Theology, 2014. Her research interests include theology, philosophy and the behaviour and fostering of animals.

Produktdetails

• The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series
• Verlag: Macmillan Education / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-319-40855-2
• 1st ed. 2017
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 153mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 450g
• ISBN-13: 9783319408552
• ISBN-10: 3319408550
• Artikelnr.: 45005543

Rezensionen

"The book offers a comprehensive look at Tillich's theology and how his theological concepts benefit nonhuman animals. ... This book will most appeal to Tillich scholars and those working in theological ethics. ... Recommended. Graduate students, researchers and faculty." (J. L. Best, Choice, Vol. 55 (11), July,2018)