Benzoni, Francisco J.

Ecological Ethics and the Human Soul : Aquinas, Whitehead, and the Metaphysics of Value. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (273 pages)

Cover -- Half title -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- PART I: Created Goodness and Moral Worth -- Chapter One: The Metaphysical Grounding of Goodness -- Chapter Two: The Moral Bifurcation of Creation -- PART II: The Human Soul -- Chapter Three: Thomas' Conception of the Human Soul -- Chapter Four: The Soul as an Entity -- PART III: The Unity and Moral Worth of All Creation -- Chapter Five: An Alternative Metaphysics -- Chapter Six: Intrinsic Value and Moral Worth -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Spiritual Change and Materiality -- Appendix B: God's Nature -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

Benzoni argues that if this vision of moral worth is articulated with sufficient persuasive force and clarity, it could help us care for and heal our fragile planet on which all life depends.

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Environmental ethics.
Metaphysics.
Theism -- History.


Electronic books.

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