

Dr. Therese Cory- "Masters, Parasites, or Gardeners? Thomistic Reflections on Environmental Ethics"
Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Therese Cory discusses Aquinas' perspective on environmental ethics, advocating for humans to be gardeners in harmony with nature. She explores the beauty of the interconnected ecosystem, human creativity reflecting God's, and the importance of respecting natural ends for true flourishing. The conversation also delves into genetic modification's ethical implications and the enduring impact of historical theories on today's well-being.
Chapters
Transcript
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Intro
00:00 • 14min
Reflections on Humanity's Role in the Natural World
14:29 • 6min
Exploring Aquinas's Views on Environmental Ethics and Human Creativity
20:23 • 31min
Exploring Beauty, Human Flourishing, and Human Intervention in Nature from a Thomistic Perspective
50:56 • 5min
Exploring Genetic Modification and Receptiveness of Historical Theories
56:21 • 3min