All Things Are Ensouled, Whither the Totem?

By Zhilong Yan and Aixin Zhang

All Things Are Ensouled: Whither the Totem offers a profound philosophical and theological exploration of humanity's relationship with the natural world. Challenging traditional hierarchies that place humans above all other living beings, the book argues that every creature embodies a unique expression of the divine. Drawing on the thought of Thomas Aquinas, Christian Animism, and the concept of Double Incarnation, it presents a vision of life founded on communion, mutual flourishing, and shared sacredness. It further reexamines the meaning of the totem through philosophical archaeology, revealing it not as superstition or pathology, but as a symbol of humanity's enduring connection to the ensouled cosmos. By uniting theology, philosophy, and cultural reflection, the work invites readers to rethink the place of humanity within a living, spiritually interconnected universe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918667616
• ISBN13: 9781918667615
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Upway Books
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"