Language, ethics and animal life: Wittgenstein and beyond

"New research into human and animal consciousness, a heightened awareness of the methods and consequences of intensive farming, and modern concerns about animal welfare and ecology are among the factors that have made our relationship to animals an area of burning interest in contemporary philo...

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Otros Autores: Forsberg, Niklas 1972- (Otro) ; Burley, Mikel 1972- (Otro) ; Hämäläinen, Nora 1978- (Otro)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: New York Bloomsbury Publishing 2012
En:Año: 2012
Otras palabras clave:B PHILOSOPHY ; Ethics & Moral Philosophy
B Human-animal relationships Moral and ethical aspects
B Animal behavior
B Human-animal relationships ; Moral and ethical aspects
B Animal welfare ; Moral and ethical aspects
B Animal psychology
B Electronic books
B Animal Communication
B Animal welfare Moral and ethical aspects
Acceso en línea: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Language, ethics and animal life. - 9781441140555
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Sumario:"New research into human and animal consciousness, a heightened awareness of the methods and consequences of intensive farming, and modern concerns about animal welfare and ecology are among the factors that have made our relationship to animals an area of burning interest in contemporary philosophy. Utilizing methods inspired by Ludwig Wittgenstein, the contributors to this volume explore this area in a variety of ways. Topics discussed include: scientific vs. non-scientific ways of describing human and animal behaviour; the ethics of eating particular animal species; human nature, emotions, and instinctive reactions; responses of wonder towards the natural world; the moral relevance of literature; the concept of dignity; and the question whether non-human animals can use language. This book will be of great value to anyone interested in philosophical and interdisciplinary issues concerning language, ethics and humanity's relation to animals and the natural world"--Provided by publisher
Notas:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
ISBN:1441164626