Animals in Tillich's Philosophical Theology / by Abbey-Anne Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Abbey-Anne., Author.

Series:

The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series, 2634-6680

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Philosophy.

Religion.

Ethics.

Bioethics.

Philosophy of Religion.

Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics.

Local Subjects:

Philosophy of Religion.

Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics.

Bioethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XV, 257 p. 3 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Part I: An Exposition of Paul Tillich Systematic Theology

1. Introduction

2. Chapter One: The Shape of Tillich's System: A Methodological Introduction

3. Chapter Two: Paul Tillich's Systematic Theology

Part One: Reason and Revelation

Part Two: Being and God

Part Three: Existence and the Christ

Part Four: Life and the Spirit

Part Five: History and the Kingdom of God

Part II: A Critical Examination of Key Tillichian Concepts and their Adequacy in Relation to Nonhuman Animals

4. Chapter Three: Tillich's Concept of 'Technical Reason'

5. Chapter Four: The Creator and Creation in Tillich's Systematic Theology

6. Chapter Five: The Implications of Tillich's Christology for Nonhuman Animals and Creation

7. Chapter Six: The Multidimensional Unity of Life

Part III: Positive Concepts in Tillich's Systematic Theology with Respect to Nonhuman Animals and Creation

8. Chapter Seven: An Examination of the Method of Correlation in Tillich's Systematic Theology

9. Chapter Eight: The Concept of 'Universal Salvation'

10. Chapter Nine: Tillich's Interpretation of the Fall and its Relevance to Nonhuman Animals and Creation

11. In Summary

12. Multidimensional Unity of Life Diagrams

Bibliography. .

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783319408569

3319408569