Exploring how the climate crisis discloses the symbol deficit in the
Christian tradition, this book argues that Christianity is rich in
symbols that identify and address the failures of humans and the
obstacles that prevent humans from doing well, while positive symbols
that can engage people in constructive action seem underdeveloped.
Henriksen examines the potential of the Christian tradition to develop
symbols that can engage peoples in committed and sustained action to
prevent further crisis. To do so, he argues that we need symbols that
engage both intellectually and emotionally, and which enhance our
perception of belonging in relationships with other humans, be it both
in the present and in the future. According to Henriksen, the deficit
can only be obliterated if we can develop symbols that have some root
or resonance in the Christian tradition, provide concrete and
specified guidance of agency, engage people both emotionally and
intellectually, and finally open up to visions for a moral agency that
provide positive motivations for caring about environmental conditions
as a whole.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780567704979
Publisert
2021
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Vendor
Bloomsbury T&T Clark
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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