Christian Theology and the Status of Animals The Dominant Tradition and Its Alternatives
Description
The author argues that there are conflicting traditions with regard to the question of what is the moral standing of animals according to Christianity. The dominant tradition maintains that animals are primarily resources but there are alternative strands of Christian thought that challenge this view.
Keywords
Social ScienceSociologyReligionPhilosophyReligiousEthics & Moral PhilosophyChristianityChristian Theology
2014Book
Author(s)Ryan Patrick
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137344571
LanguageEnglish
