What Is A Person On Non Human Persons And Alternative Beings

Author : Sam Mitchell
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783656834939

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What is a Person? On Non-Human Persons and Alternative Beings by Sam Mitchell Pdf

Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Philosophy - General Essays, Eras, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: It is a fundamental flaw of humanity to consider all of mankind equal and above every other species known to us. It is a flaw that we do not even recognise as a flaw. We go about our day-to-day business without a second thought about whether or not the man across the street is less or more of a person than ourselves. Nevertheless, this flaw exists. It is unfounded and irrational and yet influences almost all our judgments and decisions. Personhood is not a right of mankind. In fact personhood is not a right of any creature. In this essay I explore how we can decide how to award personhood and to whom.

Author : Paola Cavalieri
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199721319

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The Animal Question : Why Nonhuman Animals Deserve Human Rights by Paola Cavalieri Pdf

How much do animals matter--morally? Can we keep considering them as second class beings, to be used merely for our benefit? Or, should we offer them some form of moral egalitarianism? Inserting itself into the passionate debate over animal rights, this fascinating, provocative work by renowned scholar Paola Cavalieri advances a radical proposal: that we extend basic human rights to the nonhuman animals we currently treat as "things." Cavalieri first goes back in time, tracing the roots of the debate from the 1970s, then explores not only the ethical but also the scientific viewpoints, examining the debate's precedents in mainstream Western philosophy. She considers the main proposals of reform that recently have been advanced within the framework of today's prevailing ethical perspectives. Are these proposals satisfying? Cavalieri says no, claiming that it is necessary to go beyond the traditional opposition between utilitarianism and Kantianism and focus on the question of fundamental moral protection. In the case of human beings, such protection is granted within the widely shared moral doctrine of universal human rights' theory. Cavalieri argues that if we examine closely this theory, we will discover that its very logic extends to nonhuman animals as beings who are owed basic moral and legal rights and that, as a result, human rights are not human after all.

Author : Iskra Fileva
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199357710

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Questions of Character by Iskra Fileva Pdf

This collection features 26 new essays on character from first-rate scholars in philosophy, psychology, economics, and law. The essays are elegantly written and combine forceful argumentation with original ideas on a wide range of questions, such as:"Is Aristotle's theory of character a moral theory?," "Are character traits in tension with personal autonomy", "How do traits differ from mental disorders?," "What is the role of gossip in character attribution?," and "Can businessmen be virtuous?" The chapters are organized thematically into 5 sections, each prefaced by its own special introduction. In the introductions, the editor brings out often unexpected connections among different lines of argument pursued by the authors and raises important questions for further discussion. The collection as a whole offers students of character a unique opportunity to engage with some of the best contemporary work on the topic.

Author : Bartłomiej Skowron
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110669411

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Contemporary Polish Ontology by Bartłomiej Skowron Pdf

This book is a collection of articles authored by renowed Polish ontologists living and working in the early part of the 21st century. Harking back to the well-known Polish Lvov-Warsaw School, founded by Kazimierz Twardowski, we try to make our ontological considerations as systematically rigorous and clear as possible – i.e. to the greatest extent feasible, but also no more than the subject under consideration itself allows for. Hence, the papers presented here do not seek to steer clear of methods of inquiry typical of either the formal or the natural sciences: on the contrary, they use such methods wherever possible. At the same time, despite their adherence to rigorous methods, the Polish ontologists included here do not avoid traditional ontological issues, being inspired as they most certainly are by the great masters of Western philosophy – from Plato and Aristotle, through St. Thomas and Leibniz, to Husserl, to name arguably just the most important.

Author : Stefan Wurm
Publisher : ATICE LLC
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781951894047

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Consensus Realities by Stefan Wurm Pdf

We perceive the world in which we live through our senses and make sense of it using our minds. In this way, we construct our very own consensus realities, our subjective interpretations of the world as each one of us perceives and understands it. What do we know about how we construct our consensus realities? How do human body and mind connect, as they somehow must to give us the experience of the world that we know we have? The first three book chapters invite the reader to explore what the human brain, philosophy of mind, and psychology can tell us about the relationship between the human body and mind. We all are curious about those things and exploring them is possible for all of us. We have no other choice than to form our own consensus realities, as it is through them that we can make sense of us in this world. Many consensus realities only deviate from objective reality in as much as our personal vanity goes to make us more comfortable with who we are. Others however, can seemingly dissociate themselves to much greater degrees from objective reality, endorsing fake news and false narratives, creating their own make believe worlds in the process. The fourth book chapter looks into some of the implications that has had in the past and might have in the future.

Author : Christine Henry,Kevin Kendrick,Keith Soothill
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781489944351

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Themes and Perspectives in Nursing by Christine Henry,Kevin Kendrick,Keith Soothill Pdf

Author : John Knight
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000320626

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Animals in Person by John Knight Pdf

Our relationship with animals is complex and contradictory; we hunt, kill and eat them, yet we also love, respect and protect them. This ambivalent relationship is further complicated by the fact that we attribute human emotions and intelligence to animals. We even go as far as likening them to children and treating them as family members. Drawing on a diverse range of case studies, Animals in Person attempts to unravel our close and fascinating link with the animal kingdom. This book highlights the theme of cross-species intimacy in contexts such as livestock care, pet keeping, and the use of animals in tourism. The studies draw on data from different parts of the world, including New Guinea, Nepal, India, Japan, Greece, Britain, The Netherlands and Australia. Animals in Person documents the existence of relations between humans and animals that, in many respects, recall relations among humans themselves.

Author : Luke Clements,Janet Read
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781134134441

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Disabled People and the Right to Life by Luke Clements,Janet Read Pdf

This book explores how disabled people’s right to life is understood in different national contexts and the ways in which they are – or are not – afforded protection under the law, emphasizing the social, cultural and historical forces and circumstances which have promoted disabled people’s right to life or legitimated its violation.

Author : Charles C. Camosy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780802871282

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Beyond the Abortion Wars by Charles C. Camosy Pdf

The abortion debate in the United States is confused. Ratings-driven media coverage highlights extreme views and creates the illusion that we are stuck in a hopeless stalemate. In this book Charles Camosy argues that our polarized public discourse hides the fact that most Americans actually agree on the major issues at stake in abortion morality and law. Unpacking the complexity of the abortion issue, Camosy shows that placing oneself on either side of the typical polarizations -- pro-life vs. pro-choice, liberal vs. conservative, Democrat vs. Republican -- only serves to further confuse the debate and limits our ability to have fruitful dialogue. Camosy then proposes a new public policy that he believes is consistent with the beliefs of the broad majority of Americans and supported by the best ideas and arguments about abortion from both secular and religious sources.

Author : Elisabeth (Boetzkes) Gedge,Wilfrid J. Waluchow
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781554810383

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Readings in Health Care Ethics - Second Edition by Elisabeth (Boetzkes) Gedge,Wilfrid J. Waluchow Pdf

Readings in Health Care Ethics provides a wide-ranging selection of important and engaging contributions to the field of health care ethics. The second edition adds a chapter on health care in Canada, and the introduction has been expanded to include discussion of a new direction in feminist naturalized ethics. The book presupposes no prior knowledge, only an interest in the bioethical issues that are shaping our world.

Author : Valerio Buonomo (Ed.)
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783868385892

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The Persistence of Persons by Valerio Buonomo (Ed.) Pdf

We ordinarily believe that the inhabitants of the world – including ourselves – persist over time. Such an idea, however, has puzzled philosophers for centuries. How can we change and still be the same? More specifically, is there any constitutive condition of our identity over time? And if so, does this condition involve mental aspects (such as memories, believes, experiences, etc.), physical aspects (such as the body, or the continuity of the organism), or something else? Or is rather personal identity primitive and unanalyzable, so that our persistence is nothing but a brute fact? This volume is a collection of new essays from leading figures in the field analyzing the persistence of persons and the criteria of personal identity over time. It presents an extensive discussion of the most relevant views on personal identity in contemporary metaphysics and provides new treatments of the constitutive conditions of personal persistence.

Author : Suzanne Crawford O'Brien
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538104767

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Religion and Culture in Native America by Suzanne Crawford O'Brien Pdf

Religion and Culture in Native America presents an introduction to a diverse array of Indigenous religious and cultural practices in North America, focusing on those issues in which tribal communities themselves are currently invested. These topics include climate change, water rights, the protection of sacred places, the reclaiming of Indigenous foods, health and wellness, social justice, and the safety of Indigenous women and girls. Locating such contemporary challenges within their historical, religious, and cultural contexts illuminates how Native communities' responses to such issues are not simply political, but deeply spiritual, informed by sacred traditions, ethical principles, and profound truths. In collaboration with renowned ethnographer and scholar of Native American religious traditions Inés Talamantez, Suzanne Crawford O'Brien abandons classical categories typically found in religious studies textbooks and challenges essentialist notions of Native American cultures to explore the complexities of Native North American life. Key features of this text include: Consideration of Indigenous religious traditions within their historical, political, and cultural contexts Thematic organization emphasizing the concerns and commitments of contemporary tribal communities Maps and images that help to locate tribal communities and illustrate key themes. Recommendations for further reading and research Written in an engaging narrative style, this book makes an ideal text for undergraduate courses in Native American Religions, Religion and Ecology, Indigenous Religions, and World Religions.

Author : Alexis Alvarez-Nakagawa,Costas Douzinas
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781802208528

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Non-Human Rights by Alexis Alvarez-Nakagawa,Costas Douzinas Pdf

Non-human entities, including animals, mountains, rainforests, eco-systems, AI, and robots, are beginning to be considered the subjects of rights in different parts of the world. This innovative book provides a critical outlook on this emerging trend at the crossroad of two of the main concerns of the 21st century: climate change and automation.

Author : Andrew Woodhall,Gabriel Garmendia da Trindade
Publisher : Springer
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319545493

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Ethical and Political Approaches to Nonhuman Animal Issues by Andrew Woodhall,Gabriel Garmendia da Trindade Pdf

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, libertarian, and left humanist thought, as well as applying ethical and political thought to specific issues, such as experimentation, factory farming, nonhuman political agency, and intervention. Presenting work by theorists and activists, insights are offered from both ethics and politics that impact theory and practice and offer essential considerations for those engaging in interspecies ethics within the political turn era.

Author : Brian Baxter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134386024

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A Theory of Ecological Justice by Brian Baxter Pdf

This book argues for ecological justice - that is, for treating species besides Homo sapiens as having a claim in justice to a share of the Earth's resources.