Beschreibung:
By exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights. A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals Advocates that we owe each animal due respect Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales
By exploring the ethical differences between humans and animalsAnimalkind establishes a middle ground betweenegalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights.* A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictoryrelationship with animals* Advocates that we owe each animal due respect* Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speakingof respect and compassion for animals, not rights* Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts andengaging tales
Introduction: Wondering in Alaska.Part I: Before.1. The Myth of Consent2. The Order of Things.Part II: The Nature of the Beast.3. Animal Consciousness.4. Dumb Brutes?Part III: All Due Respect.5. The Lives of Animals.6. Caveman Ethics.Part IV: Moral Disorders.7. Going, Going, Wrong.8. Science and Survival.Part V: Next.9. Vanishing Animals.10. The Endless Story.Annotated Sources.Acknowledgments.Index.