Against Liberation

Putting Animals in Perspective

By: Michael P. T. Leahy

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Paperback | 11 November 1993 | Edition Number 1

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300 Pages

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This radical book questions the very underpinnings of society's assumptions regarding animal rights. Penetrating to the heart of this topical issue, Michael Leahy discusses the equivocal bases of the rights of animals by focusing on the writings of prominent pro-liberation advocates. The theories offered by Singer, Regan and Midgley - that mammals are actually persons, with similar rationality and self-consciousness - are analysed in detail. Leahy proposes a re-interpretation of animal identity which takes into account many previously neglected philosophical arguments. Wittgenstein and his philosophies of language are given particular consideration. It is demonstrated that the way humans talk about animals is dangerously anthropomorphic and that animals themselves are actually incapable of language. Bloodsports, furs, zoos, experimentation and eating are among the topics treated by Leahy in an ethical and broadly philosophical context.

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." . . for those genuinely interested in understanding the issues surrounding animal rights controversies, this book is a must read." -"Choice "This is a well-argued book, deeply conversant with the literature on both sides of the debate, and accurate in its summary of varied opinions . . . . There is a clear need for this book, and it must be highly recommended for the sake of balanced presentation in an area of considerable acrimony." -"Religious Studies Review "Leahy's exploration of the implications of Wittgenstein's philosophy for the animals issue is valuable and salutary." -"Times Higher Education Supplement ." . . a useful addition to any collection on the ethics of animal use." -"Laboratory Animals

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