This Sacred Life

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This Sacred Life

Humanity's Place in a Wounded World

Philosophy of religion Religious ethics Religion and science Theology Spirituality and religious experience Social and cultural anthropology Environmentalist thought and ideology Conservation of the environment

Author: Norman Wirzba

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 14th October 2021

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9781009027502


In a time of climate change, environmental degradation, and social injustice, the question of the value and purpose of human life has become urgent.

What are the grounds for hope in a wounded world? This Sacred Life gives a deep philosophical and religious articulation of humanity's identity and vocation by rooting people in a symbiotic, meshwork world that is saturated with sacred gifts.

The role of humanity and the importance of resisting commodification

The benefits of artificial intelligence and genetic enhancement notwithstanding, Norman Wirzba shows how an account of humans as interdependent and vulnerable creatures orients people to be a creative, healing presence in a world punctuated by wounds. He argues that the commodification of places and creatures needs to be resisted so that all life can be cherished and celebrated.

Humanity’s fundamental vocation

Humanity's fundamental vocation is to bear witness to God's love for creaturely life, and to commit to the construction of a hospitable and beautiful world.

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