Ethical and Political Approaches to Nonhuman Animal Issues
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This book offers ethical and political approaches to issues that nonhuman animals face. The recent ‘political turn’ in interspecies ethics, from ethical to political approaches, has arisen due to the apparent lack of success of the nonhuman animal movement and dissatisfaction with traditional approaches. Current works largely present general positions rather than address specific issues and principally rely on mainstream approaches. This book offers alternative positions such as cosmopolitan, li
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This collection provides a rigorous examination of the political and ethical frameworks surrounding nonhuman animal issues, moving beyond traditional animal rights philosophy. It directly engages with the recent 'political turn' in interspecies ethics, a shift driven by the perceived limitations of mainstream animal advocacy. The essays challenge conventional approaches by introducing alternative perspectives, including cosmopolitan and libertarian political theories, to address the specific challenges animals face rather than presenting only abstract positions.
What distinguishes this work is its commitment to applying distinct political philosophies to concrete problems in animal ethics, offering fresh analytical tools for a movement seeking greater efficacy. Readers deeply invested in animal advocacy, political theory, or moral philosophy will find its critical, issue-focused approach particularly compelling. By bridging the gap between high-level theory and practical application, this volume makes a substantive contribution to a rapidly evolving discourse.
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