Is It Too Late? A Theology of Ecology
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"Is It Too Late? A Theology of Ecology" is a pioneering work of eco-theology in which John B. Cobb Jr. integrates Christian theological reflection with environmental ethics and ecological crisis.
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Target entity: Is It Too Late? A Theology of Ecology Context triple: [John B. Cobb Jr., notableWork, Is It Too Late? A Theology of Ecology]
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The human roots of the ecological crisis
"The human roots of the ecological crisis" is a key chapter in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ that analyzes how modern technological, economic, and cultural patterns of human behavior have led to environmental degradation and social injustice.
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B.
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution is a collection of scientific and philosophical essays exploring Gaia theory, symbiosis, and evolutionary biology, co-authored by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
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C.
Facing Gaia: Eight Lectures on the New Climatic Regime
"Facing Gaia: Eight Lectures on the New Climatic Regime" is a philosophical work by Bruno Latour that rethinks humanity’s relationship with the Earth in the context of climate change and the Anthropocene.
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Earth in the Balance
Earth in the Balance is a 1992 environmental book by Al Gore that examines the global ecological crisis and advocates for comprehensive political and social action to address climate change and environmental degradation.
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E.
Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development
"Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development" is a seminal ecofeminist work by Vandana Shiva that critiques Western development models and explores the interconnected oppression of women and nature.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Is It Too Late? A Theology of Ecology Target entity description: "Is It Too Late? A Theology of Ecology" is a pioneering work of eco-theology in which John B. Cobb Jr. integrates Christian theological reflection with environmental ethics and ecological crisis.
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A.
The human roots of the ecological crisis
"The human roots of the ecological crisis" is a key chapter in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ that analyzes how modern technological, economic, and cultural patterns of human behavior have led to environmental degradation and social injustice.
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B.
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution is a collection of scientific and philosophical essays exploring Gaia theory, symbiosis, and evolutionary biology, co-authored by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
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C.
Facing Gaia: Eight Lectures on the New Climatic Regime
"Facing Gaia: Eight Lectures on the New Climatic Regime" is a philosophical work by Bruno Latour that rethinks humanity’s relationship with the Earth in the context of climate change and the Anthropocene.
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D.
Earth in the Balance
Earth in the Balance is a 1992 environmental book by Al Gore that examines the global ecological crisis and advocates for comprehensive political and social action to address climate change and environmental degradation.
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E.
Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development
"Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development" is a seminal ecofeminist work by Vandana Shiva that critiques Western development models and explores the interconnected oppression of women and nature.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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eco-theology work ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| addresses |
ecological responsibility of Christians
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environmental degradation ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
motivate Christian engagement in environmental action
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reframe Christian doctrine in light of ecological concerns ⓘ |
| author | John B. Cobb Jr. ⓘ |
| contributedTo | development of eco-theology as an academic field ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
technological optimism detached from ecological limits
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unlimited economic growth ideology ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
God’s involvement in the ongoing creative process of the world
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need for ecological conversion within Christian communities ⓘ value of non-human creation ⓘ |
| field |
environmental ethics
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religion and ecology ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
integration of theology and environmental ethics
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moral responsibility toward the natural world ⓘ relationship between Christian faith and ecological crisis ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian theology
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eco-theology ⓘ environmental ethics ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
critique of anthropocentrism
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interdependence of all creatures ⓘ stewardship of creation ⓘ theological interpretation of ecological crisis ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Whiteheadian metaphysics
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process philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian theology
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eco-theology ⓘ ecology ⓘ environmental crisis ⓘ |
| notableFor | early systematic treatment of ecology in Christian theology ⓘ |
| proposes | theological basis for ecological concern ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | process theology ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
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