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1 online resource (xvi, 542 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Human-animal studies,
1573-4226 ;
v. 3
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Human-animal studies ; v. 3.
1573-4226
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-529) and index. |
| Contents |
Cover13; -- Copyright13; -- Dedication13; -- Contents13; -- Acknowledgments 13; -- Preface13; -- Introduction13; -- Part One: Methods and Terms13; -- Chapter One: Methods and Terms13; -- Term 1. Protectionism -- Method 1. Selection of Scholars -- Term 2. Anymals, Nonhuman Animals, Other-Than-Human Animals -- Method 2. Applied Philosophy -- Term 3. Moral Standing -- Term 4. Morally Relevant Distinctions -- Term 5. Inherent Value/Intrinsic Worth -- Method 3. Lifeboat Scenarios -- Method 4. Idealism -- Method 5. Consistency and Logical Extremes -- Term 6. Intuition -- Term 7. Speciesism -- Method 6. Impartiality -- Method 7. Casuistry -- Term 8. Living Entity -- Term 9. Western Morality/Ethics -- Method 8. Interdisciplinary -- Final Note -- Part Two: Philosophical Protectionist Theories 13; -- Chapter Two: Tom Regan -- A. Regan8217;s Rights View -- B. Discussion -- Chapter Three: Peter Singer -- A. Singer8217;s Utilitarian Theory -- B. Discussion -- Chapter Four: Paul Taylor -- A. Protectionism and Environmental Ethics: An Uneasy Alliance -- B. Taylor8217;s Foundation -- C. Taylor8217;s Respect for Nature -- D. Discussion -- Part Three: Protectionist Theology13; -- Chapter Five: Andrew Linzey -- A. Theology -- B. Christianity and Protectionism across Time -- C. Linzey8217;s Protectionist Theology -- D. Discussion -- Chapter Six: Consistency Across Religious Traditions13; -- 1. Indigenous Traditions -- 2. Vedic/Hindu Tradition -- 3. Buddhism -- 4. Daoism and Other Chinese Religions -- 5. Islam -- Conclusion -- Part Four: Consistency and Impartiality in Applied Protectionist Philosophy13; -- Chapter Seven: Six Medical Cases -- 1. Six Medical Cases -- 2. Comparative Value of Human Life -- 3. Western Ethics and the Value of Human Life in Practice -- Chapter Eight: Minimize Harm Maxim13; -- Minimize Harm Maxim -- Maxim: Minimize Harm -- Chapter Nine: Application -- A. Ongoing Protectionist Issues -- B. Hypothetical Scenarios -- Chapter Ten: Review and Future Directions13; -- A. Overview -- B. Philosophical Standards and the Minimize Harm Maxim -- C. Reexamining Predominant Western Ethics -- Bibliography13; -- Index13. |
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| Summary |
This volume introduces the most important ideas in animal ethics and builds on a critical dialogue emerging at the intersection of animal rights, environmental ethics, and religious studies. "In Search of Consistency" examines the work of influential scholars Tom Regan (animal rights), Peter Singer (utilitarian ethics), Andrew Linzey (theologian), and Paul Taylor (environmental ethics), and explores ethics and animals across six world religions (Indigenous faiths, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam). "In Search of Consistency" sheds light on 'the sanctity of life' by means of an intriguing moral theory, 'The Minimize Harm Maxim', rooted in the time-honoured moral ideals of impartiality and consistency. This volume questions what it means to be human and challenges our assumed place in the universe. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011. MiAaHDL |
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Animal welfare.
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Animal welfare. |
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Animal rights.
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Animal rights. |
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Ethics.
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Ethics. |
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Animal Rights. |
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Animal Welfare. |
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Ethics. |
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kemmerer, Lisa. In search of consistency. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2006 900414725X 9789004147256 (DLC) 2006047543 (OCoLC)69992715 |
| ISBN |
9789047408406 (electronic book) |
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9047408403 (electronic book) |
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1281396818 |
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9781281396815 |
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900414725X (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9789004147256 |
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