Animal Philosophy
Animal Philosophy by Peter Atterton, published by Bloomsbury Academic on July 30, 2004, is a comprehensive anthology that examines the role and treatment of animals within Continental thought. This 256-page volume features essential primary and secondary readings from influential thinkers such as Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Derrida, providing a rich exploration of the animal question through various philosophical lenses.
Readers will find a diverse range of perspectives, including existentialism, poststructuralism, and feminism, each accompanied by commentary and analysis from contemporary scholars. This collection serves as a valuable resource for those engaged in the study of animal ethics and rights, as well as related fields such as cultural studies and environmental studies. The book’s broad coverage makes it suitable for researchers, educators, and students alike, offering insights into the philosophical discourse surrounding animals and their significance in society.
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Animal Philosophy is the first text to look at the place and treatment of animals in Continental thought. A collection of essential primary and secondary readings on the animal question, it brings together contributions from the following key Continental thinkers: Nietzsche, Heidegger, Bataille, Levinas, Foucault, Deleuze, Guattari, Derrida, Ferry, Cixous, and Irigaray.
Each reading is followed by commentary and analysis from a leading contemporary thinker. The coverage of the subject is exceptionally broad, ranging across perspectives that include existentialism, poststructuralism, postmodernism, phenomenology and feminism. This anthology is an invaluable one-stop resource for anyone researching, teaching or studying animal ethics and animal rights in the fields of philosophy, cultural studies, literary theory, sociology, environmental studies and gender and women’s studies.
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