ABSTRACT
This chapter considers the ethics and metaphysics of stewardship, together with some of its presuppositions. The need for an ethic corresponding to the sphere of human influence and to the kind of value-theory introduced above is related both to criticisms and to defences of the stewardship approach. Ethical relations between successive generations are also related to stewardship and its responsibilities. It discusses the metaphysics of both secular and theistic versions of stewardship, and related to ways in which the practice of stewardship can be motivated and life can be found meaningful. Finally, the chapter presents an overview of this book. The book explores on meaning and creation. It discusses the grounds for belief in God and in creation. The book reviews the varieties of Darwinism and the grounds for accepting its central claims. It presents Keith Ward's argument from value, and his 'theistic evolution' stance.
