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The Ethics of Nature
Celia Deane-Drummond
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Description for The Ethics of Nature
Hardcover. Uses a Christian perspective to explore ethical debates about nature. This title covers a range of ethical debates, including current controversies about the environment, animal rights, biotechnology, consciousness, and cloning. It sets the immediate issues in the context of underlying theological and philosophical assumptions. Series: New Dimensions to Religious Ethics. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 25. Weight in Grams: 636.
This accessible and timely book uses a Christian perspective to explore ethical debates about nature.
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 ... Read more
- The author has held academic posts in both theology and plant science.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
New Dimensions to Religious Ethics
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631229377
SKU
V9780631229377
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99-50
About Celia Deane-Drummond
Celia E. Deane-Drummond is Professor of Theology and Biological Sciences at University College Chester and Director of the Centre for Religion and the Biosciences. Her recent publications include Creation Through Wisdom: Theology and the New Biology (2000), Biology and Theology Today: Exploring the Boundaries (2001), Re-Ordering Nature: Theology, Society and the New Genetics (ed., 2003) and Brave New World: Theology, ... Read more
Reviews for The Ethics of Nature
"Celia Deane-Drummond, ... has a growing reputation in the field, which will be considerably enhanced by this clearly written, accessible and well documented, if demanding, text-book.... It has a clear and sustained argument, and extensive bibliographical notes and references; and it offers the chance to journey with one of the leaders in the field as she engages with important controversies ... Read more