Animal Dignity

Name: Animal Dignity
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350331679
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Philosophical Reflections on Non-Human Existence

Summary

Animal Dignity explores the ethical dimensions of how humans perceive and treat animals, questioning the traditional hierarchical relationship between humans and other species. It delves into philosophical and psychological perspectives on animal welfare, advocating for a recognition of intrinsic value and dignity in all living beings. The book encourages readers to reconsider their ethical responsibilities towards animals and the implications for society at large.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the intersection of ethical considerations and animal rights. It delves into philosophical debates about the moral status of animals, questioning how dignity applies beyond humans. Ideal for those passionate about animal welfare or intrigued by ethical philosophy, it offers insights into enhancing our understanding and treatment of animals.

Animal Dignity

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How do we understand the dignity and value of non-human animals?

Leading philosophers, ethnologists, and writers contribute to this interdisciplinary and wide-ranging account of animal dignity.

With a foreword by world-leading primatologist, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, the essays collected in Animal Dignity make the case for applying the concept of dignity beyond its usual humanist framework. They introduce readers to animal dignity in history, law, science, philosophy, and literature.

United in recognising the dignity of non-human animals, these essays suggest how we might ensure a flourishing environment in times of ecological destruction and climate breakdown.

Historians, primatologists, philosophers, novelists, and artists approach the concept of animal dignity creatively, offering interpretations that are academically rigorous, alongside ones that are personal and literary. This variety of engagement knits together a fruitful way forward for progressive relations between all species.

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Animal Dignity is praised for its innovative exploration of extending the concept of dignity to animals, challenging traditional notions and urging a reconsideration of our interactions with other species. The collection of essays is commended for its thought-provoking insight into how animals' lives and deaths prompt a re-evaluation of dignity. It highlights Melanie Challenger as a pivotal thinker on animal capacity and the ethical responses required from humans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350331679

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

Edited by Melanie Challenger

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 296

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Melanie Challenger is a writer, researcher and broadcaster on environmental history and philosophy of science, Deputy Co-Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, and a Vice President of the RSPCA, UK. Her books include How to Be Animal: What it Means to Be Human (2021).