Miligan, Tony
Animal Ethics: The Basics (The Basics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415739368
- author:
- Miligan, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Animal Ethics: The Basics by Tony Milligan provides a comprehensive introduction to the key considerations surrounding the ethical treatment of animals. This book explores fundamental questions about animal agency, speciesism, and human exceptionalism, offering insights into the complexities of animal rights and welfare. Through a thematic approach, Animal Ethics: The Basics outlines the current debates in the field, from the use of animals in scientific research to farming practices. The book also examines the role of animals as moral agents and the ethics of animal protest movements. With clear explanations, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of key terms, this volume is an ideal starting point for those new to the subject or seeking to deepen their understanding. Suitable for philosophy students and anyone interested in exploring the contested field of Animal Ethics, this book offers a thorough and accessible exploration of the issues at stake.