Animals in Tillich's Philosophical Theology (The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series)

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 3-12 The Shape of Tillich’s System: A Methodological Introduction (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 13-27 Paul Tillich’s Systematic Theology (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 29-87 Front Matter ....Pages 89-89 Tillich’s Concept of Technical Reason (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 91-107 The Creator and Creation in Tillich’s Systematic Theology (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 109-121 The Implications of Tillich’s Christology for Animals and Creation in his Systematic Theology (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 123-141 The Multidimensional Unity of Life (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 143-162 Front Matter ....Pages 163-163 An Examination of the Method of Correlation in Tillich’s Systematic Theology (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 165-197 The Concept of ‘Universal Salvation’ (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 199-216 Tillich’s Interpretation of the Fall and Its Relevance to Creation and Animals (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 217-233 In Summary (Abbey-Anne Smith)....Pages 235-244 Back Matter ....Pages 245-257 Abbey-anne Smith. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 245-252) And Index.