De-extinction: dead as the dodo?
The theology of de-extinction is an area that has not seen extensive research; this article aims to establish a framework for the human theological vocation in relation to the possible restoration of lost species. In contrast to Lisa Sideris, it argues that de-extinction can achieve its aims and eng...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
Theology
Year: 2025, Volume: 128, Issue: 2, Pages: 86-93 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBD Doctrine of Creation NBE Anthropology NCG Environmental ethics; Creation ethics NCJ Ethics of science |
| Further subjects: | B
human vocation
B Extinction B de-extinction B bio-engineering B Stewardship B Virtue Ethics |
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| Summary: | The theology of de-extinction is an area that has not seen extensive research; this article aims to establish a framework for the human theological vocation in relation to the possible restoration of lost species. In contrast to Lisa Sideris, it argues that de-extinction can achieve its aims and engages with Aristotelian virtue ethics and the subsequent work of Rosalind Hursthouse. An application of this framework to the key issues raised by de-extinction is also explored. It concludes that de-extinction can be sanctioned under considerations of the theological vocation and the virtues of humility, charity, courage and stewardship. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2696 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040571X251322094 |
