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Book SynopsisJoanna Leidenhag is Lecturer in Theology at the University of St Andrews, UK.
Trade ReviewRigorously argued, philosophically astute, and theologically constructive, Joanna Leidenhag's monograph will generate intense debate on the theological potential of recent developments in panpsychist philosophy. In enabling us to consider its plausibility vis-à-vis the default position of emergentism, she has produced a work of originality and significance. -- David Fergusson, Professor of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, UK
This is the best book-length treatment of panpsychism in relation to Christian theology in print. Joanna Leidenhag has produced an outstanding systematic study to this new area of philosophical and theological inquiry. -- Charles Taliaferro, Overby Distinguished Chair and Professor of Philosophy, St. Olaf College, USA
Panpsychism is a novel theory of consciousness which has attracted much attention in recent years, yet very few have considered the theological implications of this view. In
Minding Creation, Joanna Leidenhag offers a carefully reasoned, lucid discussion that explores the rationale for incorporating panpsychism into Christianity. This is an exciting and thought-provoking book that should not be missed. -- Yujin Nagasawa, H. G. Wood Professor of the Philosophy of Religion, University of Birmingham, UK
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Taking Leave of Emergence Theory 2. Welcoming Contemporary Panpsychism 3. An Interlude on Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz 4. Indwelling Creation: Panpsychism and Divine Action 5. The Voices of Creation: Panpsychism and Ecology Conclusion Bibliography
