Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy

Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9780231134231
ISBN-13 : 0231134231
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Book Synopsis Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy by : Julian H. Franklin

Download or read book Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy written by Julian H. Franklin and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy" examines the major arguments for animal rights proposed to date and adds a new dimension. Julian H. Franklin begins by considering the utilitarian argument of equal respect for animals associated with Peter Singer and the rights approach advanced by Tom Regan. Despite their merits, both positions are found too limited as theoretical foundations for animal rights. Franklin follows with a new interpretation of Kant's categorical imperative, showing that it can be expanded to provide the basis of a system of rights that includes all sentient beings. He also shows why other forms of rationalism cannot be similarly expanded. Franklin then critically discusses the concern for animals in doctrines of compassion, including the ecofeminist ethic of care and Albert Schweitzer's ethic of reverence for life. In a concluding chapter he considers the conflict between the rights of animals and humans to the environment and reflects on possible solutions.


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