De-extinction
Dead as the Dodo
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5018214 |
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| Authors | Gareth Richards (0000-0003-0233-0153, University of Edinburgh and Coleg Gwent, UK, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 128 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 86-93 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0040-571X • E-ISSN: 2044-2696 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0040571x251322094 |
| OpenAlex | W4409459979 |
| Language | EN |
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
Extinction (optical mineralogy) · Environmental Philosophy and Ethics · Geology · Paleontology
| Highly cited | No |
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