The Ethics of Nature

by Deane-Drummond, Celia
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ISBN: 9780631229384
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This accessible and timely book uses a Christian perspective to explore ethical debates about nature.

  • A detailed exploration of humanity's treatment of the natural world from a Christian perspective.
  • Covers a range of ethical debates, including current controversies about the environment, animal rights, biotechnology, consciousness, and cloning.
  • Sets the immediate issues in the context of underlying theological and philosophical assumptions.
  • Complex scientific issues are explained in clear student-friendly language.
  • The author develops her own distinctive ethical approach centred on the practice of wisdom.
  • Discusses key figures in the field, including Peter Singer, Aldo Leopold, Tom Regan, Andrew Linzey, James Lovelock, Anne Primavesi, Rosemary Radford Ruether, and Michael Northcott.
  • The author has held academic posts in both theology and plant science.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Deane-Drummond, Celia
  • ISBN: 9780631229384
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.58 x 0.81
  • Number Of Pages: 256
  • Publication Year: 2004

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