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This book explores the concept of a fundamental split between humanity and animals, examining the historical and philosophical underpinnings of this divide. Drawing on philosophy, biology, and religion, it scrutinizes the idea of a "Great Chain of Being" and the implications of denying sentience to non-human species. The author challenges the prevalent notion that animals are mere automatons, arguing instead that they possess a capacity for feeling, thought, and autonomy. This perspective has profound implications for our understanding of ethics, ecology, and the nature of existence itself. The book deftly navigates the complex intellectual landscape surrounding the question of animal sentience, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis that challenges conventional wisdom and invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the animal kingdom.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of a fundamental split between humanity and animals, examining the historical and philosophical underpinnings of this divide. Drawing on philosophy, biology, and religion, it scrutinizes the idea of a "Great Chain of Being" and the implications of denying sentience to non-human species. The author challenges the prevalent notion that animals are mere automatons, arguing instead that they possess a capacity for feeling, thought, and autonomy. This perspective has profound implications for our understanding of ethics, ecology, and the nature of existence itself. The book deftly navigates the complex intellectual landscape surrounding the question of animal sentience, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis that challenges conventional wisdom and invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the animal kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259371526_0
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