Corporal Compassion: Animal Ethics and the Philosophy of Body

In Corporal Compassion: Animal Ethics and the Philosophy of Body, Lori Gruen argues that we need to develop a new understanding of the body in Free Download to understand our ethical responsibilities to animals. Drawing on a variety of disciplines, including philosophy, animal studies, and environmental ethics, Gruen challenges the traditional view of the body as a mere object, and instead argues that the body is a site of agency, vulnerability, and compassion.

Corporal Compassion: Animal Ethics and Philosophy of Body

by Ralph R. Acampora

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Gruen begins by examining the ways in which our language and concepts about the body have shaped our thinking about animals. She argues that the Cartesian dualism of mind and body has led us to view animals as mere machines, incapable of feeling pain or suffering. This view has justified our exploitation and abuse of animals, and has made it difficult for us to recognize their moral status.

Gruen then offers a new understanding of the body, one that is based on the insights of phenomenology and feminist theory. She argues that the body is not a passive object, but rather an active and embodied subject. The body is the way that we experience the world, and it is through our bodies that we relate to other beings. This understanding of the body has important implications for our ethical responsibilities to animals.

If the body is a site of agency, vulnerability, and compassion, then we must recognize that animals are also capable of these experiences. Animals can feel pain and suffering, they can form attachments to others, and they can care for their young. This means that we have a moral obligation to treat animals with respect and compassion.

Gruen's book is a challenging and thought-provoking exploration of the ethical implications of our relationships with animals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in animal ethics, the philosophy of body, or environmental ethics.

Reviews

"Corporal Compassion is a groundbreaking work that challenges the traditional view of the body and its implications for our ethical responsibilities to animals. Gruen's insights are original and thought-provoking, and her book is sure to have a major impact on the field of animal ethics." - Martha Nussbaum, University of Chicago

"In Corporal Compassion, Lori Gruen offers a powerful and persuasive argument for a new understanding of the body and its ethical implications for our relationships with animals. This book is a major contribution to the field of animal ethics, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the ethical treatment of animals." - Tom Regan, North Carolina State University

About the Author

Lori Gruen is a professor of philosophy at Wesleyan University. She is the author of several books on animal ethics, including The Ethics of Animal Research and Eating Animals. She is a co-founder of the Animal Studies Program at Wesleyan University and a member of the board of directors of the Humane Society of the United States.

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Corporal Compassion: Animal Ethics and Philosophy of Body

by Ralph R. Acampora

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	766 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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