Fraternity as Natural Being
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3349807 |
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| Authors | Joachim Ostermann (0000-0002-8236-9500, Franciscans of Canada, Montreal, QC H1T 2H2, Canada, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 812 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel13090812 |
| OpenAlex | W4294253321 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
In a scientifically understood world, making sense of natural being is a challenge. This is particularly acute when knowledge of nature impinges on human autonomy. I present two examples: The legitimacy of opposing abortion on account of "potential life", and the legitimacy of mandatory vaccination during a pandemic. I then explore the concept of fraternity in the writings of St. Francis at the example of the Rule of 1221 and the Canticle of Creatures. In conclusion, I show how the concept of fraternity as applied in Franciscan life allows us to reconcile the relationship between natural being and human autonomy through relationships of mutual care
Autonomy · Creatures · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Fraternity · Law and economics · Legitimacy · Political science · Sociology · History · Law · Medieval and Classical Philosophy · Medieval Philosophy and Theology · Philosophy · Theology and Philosophy of Evil
| Highly cited | No |
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