Chimpanzee Rights: The Philosophers' Brief

ISBN-13: 9781138618633 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 122 str.

Kristin Andrews; Gary L. Comstock; Crozier G. K. D.

Opis

In this book a group of renowned philosophers examine the lines of reasoning the courts have used to deny chimpanzee personhood. It goes to the heart of fundamental issues concerning animal rights and the question of human and nonhuman nature. It is essential reading for anyone interested in these issues.

Recenzje

"Chimpanzee Rights is a concise yet comprehensive account of how personhood is understood by the law, how it has been defined by philosophy, and how it should be defined to serve nonhuman animals like Kiko and Tommy better[...] Chimpanzee Rights is an important contribution to the current sentience debate that affects nonhuman animals all over the world. It moreover stands as a strong example of how public philosophy is relevant and how it can make a difference in today's public discourse."
Silke Feltz, Metapsychology