Author Description
This Work Offers 18 Ground-breaking Articles, Written By An International Group Of Philosophers, On Companion Animal Ethics. It Explores The Ethical Foundations Of Our Relationships With Pets, In Particular Dogs And Cats, And Specific Moral Issues, Including Breeding, Reproduction, Sterilization, Cloning, Adoption, Feeding, Training, Working, Sexual Interactions, Longevity, Dying, And Euthanasia.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the moral status of companion animals and the ethical implications of the human-pet relationship. Edited by philosopher Christine Overall, the volume compiles eighteen scholarly articles from an international cohort of contributors. The text utilizes analytical philosophy to evaluate the responsibilities humans hold toward domestic animals, specifically dogs and cats, within the context of modern society.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Philosophical frameworks regarding animal rights and welfare
- Ethical analysis of breeding, cloning, and sterilization practices
- Discussions on the moral dimensions of pet ownership, training, and euthanasia
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on dogs and cats, excluding extensive analysis of exotic pets or livestock
- It does not provide practical veterinary or training advice, focusing instead on theoretical ethics
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the field of animal ethics recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the academic discourse on companion animals. Readers frequently note the rigorous philosophical density of the prose, which serves as a foundational resource for students and scholars of ethics.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190456094
ISBN-13:
9780190456092
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Tierethik
Ethics
Haustiere
Tiere
Social Aspects
Moral and ethical aspects
Sociology
Pets
Mensch
Animal Studies