Shadow Sophia - The Evolution of Wisdom, Volume II

Through a careful engagement with evolutionary and psychological literature, this study argues that tendencies towards vice are, more often than not, distortions of the very virtues that are capable of making us good.

List of contents

• Taking Soundings: An Introduction to Background Themes in Theology and the Evolution of Im(morality)


• 1: Original Sin


• 2: Paul Ricoeur on Evil


• 3: Selfishness and Pride


• 4: Violence and Cruelty


• 5: Anger and Injustice


• 6: Greed, Envy, and Gluttony


• 7: Deception, Lying, and Lust


• 8: Despair, Anxiety, and Sloth


• The Search for Shadow Sophia


• Afterword: Redeeming Sin


• Bibliography


• Index

About the author

Celia Deane-Drummond is Senior Fellow and Director of the Laudato Si’ Research Institute at Campion Hall, University of Oxford. Prior to this appointment she was Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing at the University of Notre Dame, USA. She holds two doctorates, one in plant physiology and one in systematic theology. Her research work is at the intersection of theology, ethics and the biological and evolutionary sciences. She is a well established internationally renowned speaker and leader in the field and has published hundreds of book chapters and scholarly articles as well as numerous academic books and edited volumes alongside more pedagogical materials.

Summary

Through a careful engagement with evolutionary and psychological literature, this study argues that tendencies towards vice are, more often than not, distortions of the very virtues that are capable of making us good.

Additional text

Shadow Sophia is a thought-provoking book in which Celia Deane-Drummond delves into the intricate interplay between theological concepts, evolutionary science and human nature.

Product details

• Authors: Celia E. Deane-Drummond, Celia E. ( Deane-Drummond
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.02.2021
• EAN: 9780198843467
• ISBN: 978-0-19-884346-7
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Evolution, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION / Theology, RELIGION / Philosophy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Social & cultural anthropology, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Social and cultural anthropology, Religion and science, Religion & science