Overview
- Confronts the under explored area of the intersection of Tillich and animal theology
- Renders accessible and thoroughly analyses Tillich's concepts of anthropocentrism
- Critically develops Tillich's system into a theology suitable for animal ethics
Part of the book series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series (PMAES)
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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.
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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An Exposition of Paul Tillich’s Systematic Theology
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A Critical Examination of Key Tillichian Concepts and Their Adequacy in Relation to Nonhuman Animals
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Positive Concepts in Tillich’s Systematic Theology with Respect to Nonhuman Animals and Creation
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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.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Animals in Tillich's Philosophical Theology
Authors: Abbey-Anne Smith
Series Title: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40856-9
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-40855-2Published: 18 October 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-82202-0Published: 14 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-40856-9Published: 02 October 2017
Series ISSN: 2634-6672
Series E-ISSN: 2634-6680
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 257
Number of Illustrations: 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Philosophy of Religion, Moral Philosophy, Bioethics