
Masters, Parasites, or Gardeners? Thomistic Reflections on Environmental Ethics | Prof. Therese Cory
The Thomistic Institute
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Reflections on Human Relationship with Nature by Aquinas
A deep dive into Aquinas' perspectives on human relationship with nature, exploring the historical shift from domination to stewardship, the interpretation of the creation story in Genesis, and the concept of environmental ethics rooted in God's creation of beings as reflections of divine essence. The chapter emphasizes the importance of considering the good of the whole and the interconnectedness of different species in the natural order.
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