In this original and important book, Corine Pelluchon argues for nothing less than a new social contract that does justice to the biosphere, to all life, especially other animals, as well as human life, and to future generations. On the basis of a phenomenology of food and nouri…
The author of this book argues that a dialogue between the truths of science and religion could enhance the prospects of resolving the environmental crisis.
Ethics, environment, and Christian faith : framing a complex interaction -- The great questions of environmental ethics -- A biblical understanding of "the environment"--The church and the environment -- The Industrial Revolution and the church : the real historical roots of the…
"This book argues that an attentive encounter with nature is of key importance for the development of an environmentally appropriate culture. The fundamental idea is that the environmental degradation that we are increasingly experiencing is best conceived as the consequence of …
This significant collection of recent essays, some especially written for this volume, offers readers insightful philosophical discussions of current environmental problems as viewed from a wide variety of perspectives. This anthology is unique in part because each section is ed…
"This second edition of International Environmental Law, Policy, and Ethics revises and expands this groundbreaking study into the question of why the environment is protected in the international arena. This question is rarely asked because it is assumed that each member of the…
Much current commentary on climate change, both secular and theological, focuses on the duties of individual citizens to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels. In A Political Theology of Climate Change, however, Michael Northcott discusses nations as key agents in the climate…
Much current commentary on climate change, both secular and theological, focuses on the duties of individual citizens to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels. In A Political Theology of Climate Change, however, Michael Northcott discusses nations as key agents in the climate…
Climate change is perhaps the most important issue of our time and yet the international measures necessary to mitigate it have not been implemented. Given the urgency of the problem, why has so little been done? This book identifies the reasons behind this crucial paradox and o…
