Nature Law And The Sacred

Author : Evanthia Speliotis
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0881467111

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Nature, Law, and the Sacred by Evanthia Speliotis Pdf

This collection of essays, presented in honor of Ronna Burger, addresses questions and themes that have animated her thinking, teaching, and writing over the years. With a view to the scope of her writings, these essays range broadly: from the Bible and Ancient Greek authors--including not only Plato and Aristotle, but also Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Xenophon--to medieval thinkers, Maimonides, Dante, and Boccaccio, as well as modern philosophers, from Descartes and Montesquieu to Kant, Lessing, Hegel, and Kierkegaard. Moving in order from antiquity to modernity, the essays highlight certain recurring philosophical issues, including the relations between nature and convention, law and justice, human and divine, in light of the indispensable need for questioning and self-knowledge. Taken collectively, the essays disclose intriguing connections among the various authors and texts and display how the themes of nature, law, and the sacred continue to resonate across time.

Author : John Studley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780429849794

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Indigenous Sacred Natural Sites and Spiritual Governance by John Studley Pdf

Since time immemorial indigenous people have engaged in legal relationships with other-than-human-persons. These relationships are exemplified in enspirited sacred natural sites, which are owned and governed by numina spirits that can potentially place legal demands on humankind in return for protection and blessing. Although conservationists recognise the biodiverse significance of most sacred natural sites, the role of spiritual agency by other-than-human-persons is not well understood. Consequently, sacred natural sites typically lack legal status and IUCN-designated protection. More recent ecocentric and posthuman worldviews and polycentric legal frameworks have allowed courts and legislatures to grant 'rights' to nature and 'juristic personhood' and standing to biophysical entities. This book examines the indigenous literature and recent legal cases as a pretext for granting juristic personhood to enspirited sacred natural sites. The author draws on two decades of his research among Tibetans in Kham (southwest China), to provide a detailed case study. It is argued that juristic personhood is contingent upon the presence and agency of a resident numina and that recognition should be given to their role in spiritual governance over their jurisdiction. The book concludes by recommending that advocacy organisations help indigenous people with test cases to secure standing for threatened sacred natural sites (SNS) and calls upon IUCN, UNESCO (MAB and WHS), ASEAN Heritage and EuroNatura to retrospectively re-designate their properties, reserves, parks and initiatives so that SNS and spiritual governance are fully recognised and embraced. It will be of great interest to advanced students and researchers in environmental law, nature conservation, religion and anthropology.

Author : Leena Heinämäki,Thora Martina Herrmann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319480695

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Experiencing and Protecting Sacred Natural Sites of Sámi and other Indigenous Peoples by Leena Heinämäki,Thora Martina Herrmann Pdf

This book focuses specifically on the experience and protection of indigenous, and particularly Sámi sacred sites in the Arctic. Sacred sites are being increasingly recognized as important reservoirs of Arctic cultural and biological diversity, as a means for the transmission of culture and identity, and a tool for the preservation of fragile northern social-ecological systems. Yet, legal protection of Arctic sacred sites and related policies are often still lacking or absent. It becomes increasingly difficult for site custodians in the Arctic to protect these ancient sites, due to disruptive changes, such as climate change, economic developments and infrastructural development. With contributions from Sámi and non-Sámi scholars from Arctic regions, this book provides new insights into our understanding of the significance and legal protection of sacred sites for Sámi of the Arctic. It examines the role of international human rights, environmental law, and longstanding customary law that uphold Arctic indigenous peoples’ rights in conservation, and their associated management systems. It also demonstrates the complex relationships between indigenous knowledge, cultural/spiritual values and belief systems and nature conservation. The book looks forward to providing guidelines for future research and practice for improved integration of the ethical, cultural and spiritual values of nature into law, policy, planning and management. As such, this book offers a contribution to upholding the sanctity of these sites, their cultural identity and the biodiversity associated with them.

Author : Hans Willem Blom
Publisher : History of European Political
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9004498532

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Sacred Polities, Natural Law and the Law of Nations in the 16th-17th Centuries by Hans Willem Blom Pdf

"Often considered a secularizing force in the rise of the nation state, natural law was called upon in the defence of the early-modern confessional states. The fourteen chapters of this volume show how religious and legal thought around natural and biblical law interacted and combined in the new Christian states of Lutheranism, Calvinism and Catholicism. The volume addresses also questions of political legitimacy, civic and ecclesiastical authority, societal stability, conceptions of common good, liberalism's value pluralism (and its pretence), toleration and the lingering humanist project of determining "who are we", issues that were then important as they are now. Contributors are: Dominique Bauer, Thomas Behme, Hans Blom, Jiří Chotaš, Alberto Clerici, Stefanie Ertz, Arthur Eyffinger, Heikki Haara, Mads Langballe Jensen, Adriana Luna-Fabritius, Denis Ramelet, József Simon, and Markus M. Totzeck"--

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004501782

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Sacred Polities, Natural Law and the Law of Nations in the 16th-17th Centuries by Anonim Pdf

A fresh look at the importance of natural and international law in the religious politics at the heartlands of the Reformation, from the Low Countries, the German principalities up to Transylvania; from Niels Hemmingsen to Gian Battista Vico; from religious reasons for the universalist claims of natural law to political arguments for the sacred polity, their tension and creative potential.

Author : Henry Drummond
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752316940

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Natural Law in the Spirritual World by Henry Drummond Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Natural Law in the Spirritual World by Henry Drummond

Author : Jonathan Liljeblad,Bas Verschuuren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351234887

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Indigenous Perspectives on Sacred Natural Sites by Jonathan Liljeblad,Bas Verschuuren Pdf

Much previous literature on sacred natural sites has been written from a non-indigenous perspective. In contrast, this book facilitates a greater self-expression of indigenous perspectives regarding treatment of the sacred and its protection and governance in the face of threats from various forms of natural resource exploitation and development. It provides indigenous custodians the opportunity to explain how they view and treat the sacred through a written account that is available to a global audience. It thus illuminates similarities and differences of both definitions, interpretations and governance approaches regarding sacred natural phenomena and their conservation. The volume presents an international range of case studies, from the recent controversy of pipeline construction at Standing Rock, a sacred site for the Sioux people spanning North and South Dakota, to others located in Australia, Canada, East Timor, Hawaii, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria and the Philippines. Each chapter includes an analytical introduction and conclusion written by the editors to identify common themes, unique insights and key messages. The book is therefore a valuable teaching resource for students of indigenous studies, anthropology, religion, heritage, human rights and law, nature conservation and environmental protection. It will also be of great interest to professionals and NGOs concerned with nature and heritage conservation.

Author : Law Commission of Canada
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780774843737

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Indigenous Legal Traditions by Law Commission of Canada Pdf

The essays in this book present important perspectives on the role of Indigenous legal traditions in reclaiming and preserving the autonomy of Aboriginal communities and in reconciling the relationship between these communities and Canadian governments. Although Indigenous peoples had their own systems of law based on their social, political, and spiritual traditions, under colonialism their legal systems have often been ignored or overruled by non-Indigenous laws. Today, however, these legal traditions are being reinvigorated and recognized as vital for the preservation of the political autonomy of Aboriginal nations and the development of healthy communities.

Author : Bas Verschuuren,Jeffrey McNeely,Gonzalo Oviedo,Robert Wild
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136530746

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Sacred Natural Sites by Bas Verschuuren,Jeffrey McNeely,Gonzalo Oviedo,Robert Wild Pdf

Sacred Natural Sites are the world's oldest protected places. This book focuses on a wide spread of both iconic and lesser known examples such as sacred groves of the Western Ghats (India), Sagarmatha /Chomolongma (Mt Everest, Nepal, Tibet - and China), the Golden Mountains of Altai (Russia), Holy Island of Lindisfarne (UK) and the sacred lakes of the Niger Delta (Nigeria). The book illustrates that sacred natural sites, although often under threat, exist within and outside formally recognised protected areas, heritage sites. Sacred natural sites may well be some of the last strongholds for building resilient networks of connected landscapes. They also form important nodes for maintaining a dynamic socio-cultural fabric in the face of global change. The diverse authors bridge the gap between approaches to the conservation of cultural and biological diversity by taking into account cultural and spiritual values together with the socio-economic interests of the custodian communities and other relevant stakeholders.

Author : Henry Drummond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Natural theology
ISBN : UCAL:$B245798

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Natural Law in the Spiritual World by Henry Drummond Pdf

Author : Henry Drummond
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781582704210

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One Law by Henry Drummond Pdf

In his visionary work on the natural and sacred spheres, New Thought pioneer Henry Drummond started to bridge the gap between science and spirituality. He explained how modern laws of physics, biology, cybernetics, and ecology are the same laws that govern the spiritual realm. He showed how various scientific findings may be applied to seemingly divine human experiences. For Drummond, this realization meant we could live freely, not bound by a limited view of the universe in which only matter could be manipulated. The sixth addition to Ruth Miller's Library of Hidden Knowledge series, One Lawupdates Drummond's amazing work into accessible, modern English alongside the original text. This format provides a clear interpretation that cuts through Drummond's difficult, outdated terminology, helping us understand the often opposing-but overlapping-scientific and spiritual realms. Miller, an ordained New Thought minister, integrates up-to-date scientific, spiritual, and cultural information to clarify important metaphysical principles and bring Drummond's philosophy to all who seek its truth.

Author : Charles E. Rice
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780898707502

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50 Questions on the Natural Law by Charles E. Rice Pdf

Charles Rice, professor of the jurisprudence of St. Thomas Aquinas for the last twenty years at Notre Dame Law School, presents a very readable book on the natural law as seen through the teachings of Aquinas and their foundations in reason and Revelation. Reflecting on the most persistent questions asked by his students over the years, Rice shows how the natural law works and how it is rooted in the nature of the human person whose Creator provided this law as a sure and knowable guide for man to achieve his end of eternal happiness. This book presents the teachings of the Catholic Church in her role as arbiter of the applications of the natural law on issues involving the right to live, bioethics, the family and the economy. Charles Rice has produced a firmly grounded and accessible handbook which touches on the most important topics regarding natural law that will benefit readers of all backgrounds.

Author : Bas Verschuuren,Naoya Furuta
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317384670

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Asian Sacred Natural Sites by Bas Verschuuren,Naoya Furuta Pdf

Nature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophical and religious contexts of much of Asia. This book provides a new perspective on the topic of sacred natural sites and cultural heritage by linking Asian cultures, religions and worldviews with contemporary conservation practices and approaches. The chapters focus on the modern significance of sacred natural sites in Asian protected areas with reference, where appropriate, to an Asian philosophy of protected areas. Drawn from over 20 different countries, the book covers examples of sacred natural sites from all of IUCN’s protected area categories and governance types. The authors demonstrate the challenges faced to maintain culture and support spiritual and religious governance and management structures in the face of strong modernisation across Asia. The book shows how sacred natural sites contribute to defining new, more sustainable and more equitable forms of protected areas and conservation that reflect the worldviews and beliefs of their respective cultures and religions. The book contributes to a paradigm-shift in conservation and protected areas as it advocates for greater recognition of culture and spirituality through the adoption of biocultural conservation approaches.

Author : Jonathan Liljeblad,Bas Verschuuren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351234894

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Indigenous Perspectives on Sacred Natural Sites by Jonathan Liljeblad,Bas Verschuuren Pdf

Much previous literature on sacred natural sites has been written from a non-indigenous perspective. In contrast, this book facilitates a greater self-expression of indigenous perspectives regarding treatment of the sacred and its protection and governance in the face of threats from various forms of natural resource exploitation and development. It provides indigenous custodians the opportunity to explain how they view and treat the sacred through a written account that is available to a global audience. It thus illuminates similarities and differences of both definitions, interpretations and governance approaches regarding sacred natural phenomena and their conservation. The volume presents an international range of case studies, from the recent controversy of pipeline construction at Standing Rock, a sacred site for the Sioux people spanning North and South Dakota, to others located in Australia, Canada, East Timor, Hawaii, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria and the Philippines. Each chapter includes an analytical introduction and conclusion written by the editors to identify common themes, unique insights and key messages. The book is therefore a valuable teaching resource for students of indigenous studies, anthropology, religion, heritage, human rights and law, nature conservation and environmental protection. It will also be of great interest to professionals and NGOs concerned with nature and heritage conservation.

Author : Jane Adolphe,Robert L. Fastiggi,Michael Vacca
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780739168578

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St. Paul, the Natural Law, and Contemporary Legal Theory by Jane Adolphe,Robert L. Fastiggi,Michael Vacca Pdf

The editors of this unique collection of essays exploring the relationship of St. Paul and the natural law bring together contributions by scripture scholars, theologians, philosophers, and international lawyers. Inspired by the special Jubilee Year from June 2008 to June 2009 - proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI to celebrate the 2,000-year anniversary of the birth of St. Paul - the chapters in this book are the fruit of the contributors' collaboration during the celebration of the Year of St. Paul. They share a common appreciation of the natural law as a basis for civil law and contemporary legal theory, and each chapter examines the foundations of the natural law - particularly in the writings of St. Paul - giving special recognition to the Catholic contributions to natural law and contemporary legal theory.