Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
The Earthist Challenge To Economism
Download The Earthist Challenge To Economism full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online The Earthist Challenge To Economism ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Book Synopsis The Earthist Challenge to Economism by : J. Cobb
Download or read book The Earthist Challenge to Economism written by J. Cobb and published by Springer. This book was released on 1998-10-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western society moved from a period in which Christianity was the dominant spiritual force to one of nationalism and then to making the economy the object of public devotion. Today this is challenged by those seeking the health of the Earth including all its inhabitants. The World Bank is the economistic institution most open to Earthist concerns. The book evaluates the Bank's potential for leadership in broadening public goals from narrowly economic goods to inclusive ones.
Book Synopsis Mission as Accompaniment by : Brian E. Konkol
Download or read book Mission as Accompaniment written by Brian E. Konkol and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanistic dehumanization occurs when human beings are objectified and exploited as a means to an end, comparable to expendable components of a machine. This misconstruction of human value is a source and sustainer of overproduction, an excess of consumption, and the pursuit of unrestrained economic growth, damaging both people and the planet. Can the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Global Mission respond to mechanistic dehumanization through mission as accompaniment? The notion of mission as accompaniment, which emerges from liberation theology and development methodology, promotes solidarity among church companions that embodies interdependence and mutuality. Grounded in the New Testament expression of koinonia, Mission as Accompaniment is affirmed in this study as a suitable foundation to counteract mechanistic dehumanization. Through this research with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) Theology and Development program, Brian E. Konkol incorporates economics, ecology, anthropology, and postcolonial missiology. He maintains that two particular elements—the African concept of Ubuntu, and an Olive Agenda—when integrated into mission as accompaniment, will equip the ELCA Global Mission with an advocacy-driven trajectory in response to mechanistic dehumanization.
Book Synopsis Greening Philosophy of Religion by : Jea S. Oh
Download or read book Greening Philosophy of Religion written by Jea S. Oh and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-07-08 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greening Philosophy of Religion: Process, Ecology, and Ethics develops fruitful avenues for the theory and practice of greening philosophy of religion. Collected with a pluralistic conception of both philosophy and religion, the chapters in this volume address pressing and timely issues that involve imagining ecological democracy as an ideal horizon for facing climate catastrophe, with a radical hope and sober vision for realizing a more sustainable planetary economy that places a high value on food sovereignty, an ethic of trust, and inter-religious conversations. Edited by Jea Sophia Oh and John Quiring, this book offers a vital contribution to the fields of philosophy of religion, environmental ethics, religion and ecology, comparative philosophy, and ecotheology—all tuned to the note of process thinking and a deep ecological sensibility.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature by : Bron Taylor
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature written by Bron Taylor and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2008-06-10 with total page 1927 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature, originally published in 2005, is a landmark work in the burgeoning field of religion and nature. It covers a vast and interdisciplinary range of material, from thinkers to religious traditions and beyond, with clarity and style. Widely praised by reviewers and the recipient of two reference work awards since its publication (see www.religionandnature.com/ern), this new, more affordable version is a must-have book for anyone interested in the manifold and fascinating links between religion and nature, in all their many senses.
Book Synopsis The Dilemmas of Social Democracies by : Howard Richards
Download or read book The Dilemmas of Social Democracies written by Howard Richards and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dilemmas of Social Democracies seeks to advance the eradication of poverty and the ethical construction of social democracy and sustainable peace. Howard Richards and Joanna Swanger argue that the reason that capitalism resists transformation and that social democracy is so hard to achieve is because of the philosophical and institutional underpinnings-the constitutive rules-of capitalism; the book therefore explores the historical origins of these rules, their implications for blocking progress toward social justice, and how they can be improved.
Book Synopsis The World Market and Interreligious Dialogue by : Catherine Cornille
Download or read book The World Market and Interreligious Dialogue written by Catherine Cornille and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fair and equitable distribution of wealth and the cultivation of proper attitudes toward material goods and economic development concern all religious traditions alike. In so far as the dynamics of the world market or the global economic system transcend the competency and control of any particular religion, dialogue between religions, as well as between religionists and economists becomes both possible and necessary. This volume brings together religious thinkers from various traditions as well as economists to reflect on the possibilities and the challenges of such dialogue.
Book Synopsis Beyond the Modern University by : Marcus P. Ford
Download or read book Beyond the Modern University written by Marcus P. Ford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-11-30 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern university, which has its origins in 18th and 19th century Germany, is currently at war within itself. It seeks to portray itself on the one hand as an engine of economic development and, on the other hand, as existing for the sake of disinterested scholarly reflection and as a repository for human culture. The author outlines an entirely different conception of what the university must become if it is to be a force for good in the world. The author contends that the modern university actively participates in the breakdown of human communities and the destruction of the natural world. He identifies the university's commitments to academic disciplines, philosophical materialism, and economism (the modern faith that infinite economic growth is both possible and desirable) as the roots of its negative impact, and calls for changes that would make the university a powerful agent for good in the world.
Book Synopsis Christianity and Ecological Theology by : E. M. Conradie
Download or read book Christianity and Ecological Theology written by E. M. Conradie and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a proliferation of publications in the field of Christian ecological theology over the last three decades or so. These include a number of recent edited volumes, each covering a range of topics and consolidating many of the emerging insights in ecological theology. The call for Christian churches to respond to the environmental crisis has been reiterated numerous times in this vast corpus of literature, also in South Africa.
Download or read book Idols of Nations written by Roland Boer and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roland Boer and Christina Petterson here produce a critical survey showing that the rise of capitalist theory was shaped by the way different economic philosophers—Smith, Hobbes, Grotius, Malthus, Locke––read the Bible. Invoking Jeremiah (14:22) and Adam Smith—who took the title of his Wealth of Nations from Isaiah (61:6, 66:12)—they show that early theories of capitalism were shaped by particular assumptions that these theorists brought to their readings of the story of Eden in particular. They examine those assumptions and evaluate what has changed in subsequent centuries. Idols of Nations shows that the Bible was central to the theorization and economic thought of these key thinkers as it explores the distinct problems each sought to overcome.
Download or read book Of Divine Economy written by Marion Grau and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-10-26 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God gives Green Stamps. A look at the theological and economic meanings of redemption.
Book Synopsis Processing Reality by : John H. Buchanan
Download or read book Processing Reality written by John H. Buchanan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, John Buchanan takes us on a journey through the early death of a parent, the ups and downs of addiction, the extraordinary revelations of psychedelic experiences, and the rewards of a sober and meaningful life. Reflecting on these experiences, the author identifies five pivotal events that drove him to seek a deeper understanding of the significance of extraordinary experiences, the nature of mind and the universe, the meaning of life, and most generally to ask: What is Reality? Drawing on his wide-ranging studies and explorations, Buchanan discusses the ideas that most influenced his search and led him to conclude that transpersonal psychology and process philosophy, especially as developed by Stanislav Grof and Alfred North Whitehead, offer the most satisfying answers. He presents in some detail the essence of Grof’s and Whitehead’s thought as it pertains to these basic questions about life and reality so that readers can appreciate these ideas for themselves. Buchanan argues that taken together process thought and transpersonal theory offer the kind of enspirited worldview capable of providing both the necessary inspiration and the intellectual understanding for confronting the great challenges facing our world.
Book Synopsis Grounding Religion by : Whitney Bauman
Download or read book Grounding Religion written by Whitney Bauman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do religion and the natural world interact with one another? Grounding Religion introduces students to the growing field of religion and ecology, exploring a series of questions about how the religious world influences and is influenced by ecological systems. Grounding Religion examines the central concepts of ‘religion’ and ‘ecology’ using analysis, dialogical exchanges by established scholars in the field, and case studies. The first textbook to encourage critical thinking about the relationships between the environment and religious beliefs and practices, it also provides an expansive overview of the academic field of religion and ecology as it has emerged in the past forty years. The contributors introduce students to new ways of thinking about environmental degradation and the responses of religious people. Each chapter brings a new perspective on key concepts such as sustainability, animals, gender, economics, environmental justice, globalization and place. Discussion questions and contemporary case studies focusing on topics such as Muslim farmers in the US and Appalachian environmental struggles help students apply the perspective to current events, other media, and their own interests.
Book Synopsis Integrating Ecofeminism, Globalization, and World Religions by : Rosemary Radford Ruether
Download or read book Integrating Ecofeminism, Globalization, and World Religions written by Rosemary Radford Ruether and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the practical relevance of the interconnection of feminism, ecology, and religious theological thought, and asks questions about the lack of attention to gender issues in both ecological theology and deglobalization theory. The book looks at issues of globalization, interfaith ecological theology, ecofeminism, and deglobalization movements comparatively across different world religions and across geographical regions. Visit our website for sample chapters!
Book Synopsis Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2019 by : Alexander W. Wiseman
Download or read book Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2019 written by Alexander W. Wiseman and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2019 examines the field of comparative and international education by bringing together scholars, professionals, and other stakeholders to investigate recent developments in the field that are relevant to contemporary and future educational reform and applications worldwide.
Book Synopsis Korean Resources for Pastoral Theology by : James Newton Poling
Download or read book Korean Resources for Pastoral Theology written by James Newton Poling and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time of life-and-death challenges to the human spirit--global economics, nuclear dangers, environmental threats, and religious polarization and war--Christians must look for resources that provide new insights of God's power and care for all people. What are the forms of suffering and hope in the world today, and how can Christians respond with healing resources? Korean Christians have unique contributions to make to our understanding of pastoral theology and counseling. Pastoral counselors and theologians from the United States should look to the South Korean Christian churches and other Asian churches for conversation partners about the nature of care and healing in today's world. In this book, the authors explore important ideas--such as han, jeong, and salim--from Korean history and culture that can inform the healing ministries of the churches.
Book Synopsis Grounding Religion by : Whitney A. Bauman
Download or read book Grounding Religion written by Whitney A. Bauman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, Grounding Religion explores relationships between the environment and religious beliefs and practices. Established scholars introduce students to the ways in which religion shapes human-earth relations. Case studies, discussion questions, and further reading enrich students’ experience. This edition features updated content, including revisions of every chapter and new material on natural disasters, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, climate change, food, technology, and hope and despair. "I can only conclude that this book will trigger your mind. The assignments for students are appealing and all the books mentioned will make your book-loving heart sing." Susanne Van Doorn, MindFunda
Book Synopsis Changing Japanese Business, Economy and Society by : M. Nakamura
Download or read book Changing Japanese Business, Economy and Society written by M. Nakamura and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-08-31 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to regain its competitiveness, Japan is restructuring and globalizing its business and economics system, as well as other aspects of society. How it is resolving this is of huge interest to its global trading partners. With contributions from well-known North American and Japanese academics, this book discusses these issues from historical, analytical and empirical perspectives.
