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Animals in Tillich's Philosophical Theology

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Authors:
  1. Abbey-Anne Smith

    1. University of Winchester, Burton on Trent, UK

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  • 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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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. An Exposition of Paul Tillich’s Systematic Theology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 3-12

    3. The Shape of Tillich’s System: A Methodological Introduction

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 13-27

    4. Paul Tillich’s Systematic Theology

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 29-87

  3. A Critical Examination of Key Tillichian Concepts and Their Adequacy in Relation to Nonhuman Animals

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 89-89
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    2. Tillich’s Concept of Technical Reason

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 91-107

    3. The Creator and Creation in Tillich’s Systematic Theology

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 109-121

    4. The Implications of Tillich’s Christology for Animals and Creation in his Systematic Theology

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 123-141

    5. The Multidimensional Unity of Life

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 143-162

  4. Positive Concepts in Tillich’s Systematic Theology with Respect to Nonhuman Animals and Creation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 163-163
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    2. An Examination of the Method of Correlation in Tillich’s Systematic Theology

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 165-197

    3. The Concept of ‘Universal Salvation’

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 199-216

    4. Tillich’s Interpretation of the Fall and Its Relevance to Creation and Animals

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 217-233

    5. In Summary

      • Abbey-Anne Smith
      Pages 235-244

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 245-257
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About this book

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.

Reviews

“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)

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Winchester, Burton on Trent, UK

    Abbey-Anne Smith

About the author

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

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