Rolston, Holmes, 1932-, authorProcess Century Press, publisher2015-09-302015-09-302015Rolston, Holmes, III, An Ecological Pope Challenges the Anthropocene Epoch, Cobb, John B., Jr., and Ignacio Castuera, eds., For Our Common Home: Process-Relational Responses to Laudato si’, 52-57. Anoka, MN: Process Century Press, 2015.http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167458In his recent encyclical Laudatio si', On Care for our Common Home, Pope Francis is a biocentric holist, advocating "integral ecology." He fully recognizes that humans need nature as natural resources, but he limits such use with a recognition of intrinsic value in God's created order. He laments biodiversity losses, celebrating all creatures great and small. He is scientifically informed, and in result asks for a transformed world view, limiting excessive technology and taming rapacious capitalism, simultaneously conserving nature and opening up opportunity for impoverished peoples. The encyclical is about environment and equally a socio-economic critique. Those concerned with environmental ethics can welcome a new and powerful voice for saving the Earth.born digitalchapters (layout features)eng©2015 Process Century Press.Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Pope FrancisLaudatio si'St. Franciscreationenvironmentconservationintrinsic valueenvironmental justicelimits to growthAnthropocene EpochText