Adamson, Peter

Animals: A History (OXFORD PHILOSOPHICAL CONCEPTS)

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ISBN 13:
9780199375974
author:
Adamson, Peter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
472
Dimensions:
20.83 x 13.97 x 2.79 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£51.11

Description

Animals A History by Peter Adamson and G. Fay Edwards explores the complex and often contentious relationship between humans and animals throughout history. From ancient Greek and Indian thought to modern philosophical debates, this volume examines the various capacities that can be attributed to animals and how we should treat them. The book delves into the nuances of animal ethics, revealing more nuanced attitudes towards non-human animals than are commonly acknowledged. It also uncovers remarkable defenses of benevolence towards animals in late antiquity, India, the Islamic world, and Kant's philosophy. Other chapters examine the depiction of animals in visual artworks and the tradition of animal fables. Through twelve essays and interdisciplinary reflections, Animals A History sheds light on human attitudes towards animals, highlighting the diversity of perspectives on animal welfare and ethics.

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