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Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy
Julian H. Franklin
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Description for Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy
Paperback. Begins by considering the utilitarian argument of equal respect for animals associated with Peter Singer and the rights approach advanced by Tom Regan. This work follows up with a fresh 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. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 211 x 9. Weight in Grams: 210.
Animals obviously cannot have a right of free speech or a right to vote because they lack the relevant capacities. But their right to life and to be free of exploitation is no less fundamental than the corresponding right of humans, writes Julian H. Franklin. This theoretically rigorous book will reassure the committed, help the uncertain to decide, and arm the polemicist. Franklin examines all the major arguments for animal rights proposed to date and extends the philosophy in new directions. Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy begins by considering the utilitarian argument of equal respect for animals advocated by ... Read more
Animals obviously cannot have a right of free speech or a right to vote because they lack the relevant capacities. But their right to life and to be free of exploitation is no less fundamental than the corresponding right of humans, writes Julian H. Franklin. This theoretically rigorous book will reassure the committed, help the uncertain to decide, and arm the polemicist. Franklin examines all the major arguments for animal rights proposed to date and extends the philosophy in new directions. Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy begins by considering the utilitarian argument of equal respect for animals advocated by ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231134231
SKU
V9780231134231
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About Julian H. Franklin
Julian H. Franklin is professor emeritus of political philosophy at Columbia University. His books include Jean Bodin and the Rise of Absolutist Theory and John Locke and the Theory of Sovereignty.
Reviews for Animal Rights and Moral Philosophy
Franklin's arguments are subtle, intricate...well worth the effort.
Mark Rowlands Times Literary Supplement Franklin (emer. Columbia Univ.) has written a wonderful little book...Highly recommended. Choice Franklin's arguments are interesting, detailed and original... a worthy addition to the animal rights literature.
Michael Allen Fox Philosophy in Review It will be of greatest value to those of a Kantian bent ... Read more
Mark Rowlands Times Literary Supplement Franklin (emer. Columbia Univ.) has written a wonderful little book...Highly recommended. Choice Franklin's arguments are interesting, detailed and original... a worthy addition to the animal rights literature.
Michael Allen Fox Philosophy in Review It will be of greatest value to those of a Kantian bent ... Read more