Monotheism and the Suffering of Animals in Nature

by Christopher Southgate

This Element concerns itself with a particular aspect of the problem posed to monotheistic religious thought by suffering, namely the suffering of non-human creatures in nature. It makes some comparisons between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and then explores the problem in depth within Christian thought. After clarification of the nature of the problem, the Element considers a range of possible responses, including those based on a fall-event,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108948685
• ISBN13: 9781108948685
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"