

Masters, Parasites, or Gardeners? Thomistic Reflections on Environmental Ethics | Prof. Therese Cory
Nov 10, 2016
Prof. Therese Cory, an environmental ethics expert, dives into Thomistic reflections on environmental ethics. Topics include viewing nature as raw material or inherently perfect, Aquinas' perspectives on human relationship with nature, interspecies violence, human art as sub-creators, doctors and gardeners' interactions with nature, contrasting views on environmental ethics, and alignment with fulfilling the divine plan.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Ethical Dilemma of Humans Transforming Nature
01:59 • 16min
Reflections on Human Relationship with Nature by Aquinas
17:57 • 19min
Exploring Aquinas' Views on Interspecies Violence and Teleological Perfection
37:15 • 3min
Reflections on Human Art as Sub-Creators and Assistants to Nature
39:57 • 3min
Exploring Human Interactions with Nature through a Thomistic Lens
43:10 • 22min
Exploring Perspectives on Environmental Ethics: Thomistic vs. Naturalist Views
01:04:49 • 3min
Augustine and Aquinas on Human Interaction with Creation
01:08:04 • 14min
Exploring Human Creativity, Flouishing, and the Image of God
01:21:38 • 4min