Embodiment, Dependence, and God / Kevin Timpe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Timpe, Kevin, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the problems of God 2754-8724.

Elements in the Problems of God Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human body (Philosophy).

Human body (Philosophy)--Religious aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

The significance of our physical bodies is an important topic in contemporary philosophy and theology. Reflection on the body often assumes, even if only implicitly, idealizations that obscure important facts about what it means for humans to be 'enfleshed.' This Element explores a number of ways that reflection on bodies in their concrete particularities is important. It begins with a consideration of why certain forms of idealization are philosophically problematic. It then explores how a number of features of bodies can reveal important truths about human nature, embodiment, and dependence. Careful reflection on the body raises important questions related to community and interdependence. The Element concludes by exploring the ethical demands we face given human embodiment. Among other results, this Element exposes the reader to a wide diversity of human embodiment and the nature of human dependence, encouraging meaningful theological reflection on aspects of the human condition

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 17 Dec 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009270069

1009270060

9781009270083

1009270087

9781009270052

1009270052