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The Animal Ethics Reader

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"The Animal Ethics Reader" is the first comprehensive, state-of-the-art anthology of readings on this substantial area of study and interest. A subject that regularly captures the headlines, the book is designed to appeal to anyone interested in tracing the history of the subject, as well as providing a powerful insight into the debate as it has developed. The recent wealth of material published in this area has not, until now, been collected in one volume. Readings are arranged thematically, carefully presenting a balanced representation of the subject as it stands. It will be essential reading for students taking a course in the subject as well as being of considerable interest to the general reader. <BR> Articles are arranged under the following headings: Theories of Animal Ethics; Animal Capacities; Animals for Food; Animal Experimentation; Genetic Engineering of Animals; Ethics and Wildlife; Zoos, Aquaria, and Animals in Entertainment; Companion Animals; Legal Rights for Animals. <BR>Readings from leading experts in the field including Peter Singer, Mary Midgley and Bernard Rollin are featured as well as selections from Donald Griffin, Mark Bekoff, Jane Goodall, Raymond Frey, Barbara Orlans, Tom Regan, and Baird Callicott. There is an emphasis on balancing classic and contemporary readings with a view to presenting debates as they stand at this point in time. <BR> Each chapter is introduced by the editors and study questions feature at the end. The foreword has been written by Bernard Rollin.
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menyok, May 1, 2008 (view all comments by menyok)
This is a book review of The Animal Ethics Reader- Part X: Animal Law/ Animal Activism. This section consists of a compilation of essays that support many different opinions in regards to animal activism and animal rights.
This section of the Animal Ethics Reader seemed very sporadic and sometimes I found it difficult to tie together similar themes within the chapters or their significance to the section. The other essays included valuable information about different types of activism, suggestions, and what has been effective when reflecting on certain protests, but this essay did not reflect on these points. I do not believe that animal law and animal activism should have been placed in the same section of the book. Although activism has a tendency to stem from the opinion of need for implementation of laws for animal rights, this is not always the case. There were only three essays that analyzed animal law and I feel that more animal law essays should have been included so as to broaden the book’s examples of varied opinions on the topic. This would have been more helpful to me when considering the issue of animal rights.
The essay that I found most compelling was Wise’s article. He thoroughly explained why great apes should be given certain rights because they show evidence of autonomy. Wise uses Kant’s philosophy that one is autonomous if he is able to rationalize to the point that he understands what is right and what he should do. This explanation clarified my understanding of an autonomous being and why an autonomous being is worthy of fundamental rights.
Overall this section was very informative however; inclusion extensive selection of animal law essays would have given both animal law and activism equal signification within the section. As a person who is still developing my beliefs on animal ethics, I felt that this section of The Animal Ethics Reader gave me information from many different standpoints on the issues within animal law and activism. Despite my concerns with the section, I was able to analyze the pros and cons of passing laws on fundamental rights for certain animals, and the ways in which activism is effective or too extreme. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is contemplating their beliefs in animal rights and wishes to be presented with different opinions of scholars.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780415275897
Editor:
Armstrong, Susan
Editor:
Botzler, Richard
Editor:
Armstrong, Susan
Editor:
Botzler, Richard
Author:
Armstrong, S.
Publisher:
Routledge
Location:
London
Subject:
General
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Animal Rights
Subject:
Animal welfare
Subject:
Animal welfare -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
2
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
608
Dimensions:
9.88x6.62x1.32 in. 2.38 lbs.
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