Rebekah Humphreys

Animals, Ethics, and Language (eBook, PDF)

The Philosophy of Meaningful Communication in the Lives of Animals

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Produktbeschreibung

With an ever-growing body of evidence on the links between different oppressions, never have the debates in Critical Animal Studies surrounding intersectionality in relation to animal ethics been more important. In particular, the arguments related to anthropomorphic attributes of mentality to other than humans promise to provide fruitful new ground for re-assessing human-animal relations. This book maps the central debates surrounding anthropomorphism in relation to our descriptions of animals, their lives, animal mentality, and meaningful communication in the nonhuman world. Rebekah Humphreys synthesizes the work of critical animal theorists, philosophers, and cognitive ethologists, and provides a critical account of how the debates concerning anthropomorphism play a key role in a proper understanding of animal ethics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783031320804
• Artikelnr.: 68295465

Autorenporträt

Rebekah Humphreys is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at the University of Wales-Trinity Saint David, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: Anthropomorphism and Animal Ethics.- 2. Anthropomorphous Animals and Philosophy.- 3. Moral Standing and Human Exceptionalism.- 4. Critical Anthropomorphism.- 5. Language and 'Moral Anthropomorphism'.- 6. Going Home: Returning from Posthumanism via a Defence of Identity as Continuity.- 7. The Application of Key Concepts.

Rezensionen

"This book is groundbreaking because it offers a unique approach to animal ethics. ... Its strengths lie in its well- organized structure, extensive references, and formal academic tone, making it an excellent resource for scholars and anyone with a strong interest in animal ethics. ... It is a thought-provoking read that inspires further exploration into the fascinating world of animal communication. Personally, as someone fascinated by the animal world, this book opened my eyes to new possibilities in interspecies interactions." (Nithin Varghese, The Philosophical Quarterly, May 29, 2024)

The book is well researched and contains discussions of many other topics or bodies of literature not already covered, including intersectionality, Rawlsian political theory, post-humanism, and care ethics. ... this book is more suitable for other experts in the field than for the general reader. (Grace Y. Kao, Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture, November 3, 2025)

This book is in a series concerned with the ethics of animal treatment. I would urge both animal welfare scientists and philosophers to read it. Unlike some modern philosophical texts, Humphreys book is readable . There are many points in this book to discuss, and much to agree with, suffice it to say that if you are interested in animals and their welfare, it is well worth a read to make you examine your position carefully. (Marthe Kiley-Worthington, Ethics & the Environment, Vol. 30 (1), 2025)

Humphreys Animals, Ethics, and Language is groundbreaking. It explores the complex relationship between humans and animals, focusing on anthropomorphism and its impact on various philosophical and scientific disciplines. The book is meticulously structured, beginning with an interesting Introduction that sets the stage for the subsequent chapters. Each chapter unfolds with a blend of historical insights and contemporary debates, providing a comprehensive examination of anthropomorphism and its implications. (Nithin Varghese, The Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. 75 (1), 2025)

This book is groundbreaking because it offers a unique approach to animal ethics. ... Its strengths lie in its well- organized structure, extensive references, and formal academic tone, making it an excellent resource for scholars and anyone with a strong interest in animal ethics. ... It is a thought-provoking read that inspires further exploration into the fascinating world of animal communication. Personally, as someone fascinated by the animal world, this book opened my eyes to new possibilities in interspecies interactions. (Nithin Varghese, The Philosophical Quarterly, May 29, 2024)