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Animal Pragmatism: Rethinking Human-Nonhuman Relationships

by Erin Mckenna

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Publisher Comments:

What does American pragmatism contribute to contemporary debates about human-animal relationships? Does it acknowledge our connections to all living things? Does it bring us closer to an ethical treatment of all animals? What about hunting, vegetarianism, animal experimentation, and the welfare of farm animals? While questions about human relations with animals have been with us for millennia, there has been a marked rise in public awareness about animal issues — even McDonald's advertises that they use humanely treated animals as food sources. In Animal Pragmatism, 12 lively and provocative essays address concerns at the intersection of pragmatist philosophy and animal welfare. Topics cover a broad range of issues, including moral consideration of animals, the ethics of animal experimentation, institutional animal care, environmental protection of animal habitat, farm animal welfare, animal communication, and animal morals. Readers who interact with animals, whether as pets or on a plate, will find a robust and fascinating exploration of human-nonhuman relationships.

Contributors are James M. Albrecht, Douglas R. Anderson, Steven Fesmire, Glenn Kuehn, Todd Lekan, Andrew Light, John J. McDermott, Erin McKenna, Phillip McReynolds, Ben Minteer, Matthew Pamental, Paul Thompson, and Jennifer Welchman.

Synopsis:

Animal welfare considered by American pragmatists.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780253216939
Subtitle:
Rethinking Human-Nonhuman Relationships
Editor:
McKenna, Erin
Editor:
McKenna, Erin
Editor:
Light, Andrew
Editor:
Light, Andrew
Publisher:
Indiana University Press
Location:
Bloomington
Subject:
General
Subject:
Human-animal relationships
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Pragmatism
Subject:
Human ecology
Subject:
Animal Rights
Subject:
Movements - Pragmatism
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
348
Publication Date:
August 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
9.20x6.18x.70 in. .96 lbs.

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