RT Book
T1 Language, ethics and animal life: Wittgenstein and beyond
A2 Forsberg, Niklas 1972-
A2 Burley, Mikel 1972-
A2 Hämäläinen, Nora 1978-
LA English
PP New York
PB Bloomsbury Publishing
YR 2012
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1655207334
AB "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
OP 235
NO Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
CN HV4708
SN 978-1-4411-6462-9
SN 1-4411-6462-6
K1 Human-animal relationships : Moral and ethical aspects
K1 Animal welfare : Moral and ethical aspects
K1 Animal behavior
K1 Animal Communication
K1 Animal psychology
K1 Animal welfare ; Moral and ethical aspects
K1 Human-animal relationships ; Moral and ethical aspects
K1 PHILOSOPHY ; Ethics & Moral Philosophy
K1 Electronic books