The Wisdom of the Liminal: Evolution and Other Animals in Human Becoming - Softcover

Deane-Drummond, Celia

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9780802868671: The Wisdom of the Liminal: Evolution and Other Animals in Human Becoming
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ISBN 10: 0802868673 ISBN 13: 9780802868671
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014

Synopsis

A sophisticated theological anthropology that takes into account evolutionary theories and our relationships to other animals

In this book Celia Deane-Drummond charts a new direction for theological anthropology in light of what is now known about the evolutionary trajectories of humans and other animals. She presents a case for human beings becoming fully themselves through their encounter with God, after the pattern of Christ, but also through their relationships with each other and with other animals.

Drawing on classical sources, particularly the work of Thomas Aquinas, Deane-Drummond explores various facets of humans and other animals in terms of reason, freedom, language, and community. In probing and questioning how human distinctiveness has been defined using philosophical tools, she engages with a range of scientific disciplines, including evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, animal behavior, ethology, and cognitive psychology. The result is a novel, deeply nuanced interpretation of what it means to be distinctively human in the image of God.

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About the Author

Celia Deane-Drummond is professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. Her previous books include Christ and Evolution: Wonder and Wisdom.

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Publisher
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0802868673
ISBN 13 
9780802868671
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
358
Rating
  • 3.88 out of 5 stars
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