Anthrozoology

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This groundbreaking work by two leading ecological philosophers and animal liberation scientists explores a new frontier in applied ethical anthrozoological studies. Through concise and elegant prose, readers will discover that our connections with other species and ecosystems are critically endangered due to a lack of coherence stemming from our evolutionary self-confidence. The authors argue that what humanity considers superiority is based on a fragile premise that could lead to our self-destruction. They present a unique proposition: we must acknowledge the miracle of other sentient intelligences or risk creating the briefest epitaph for any vertebrate in Earth’s 4.1 billion-year history. Drawing on 45 years of research across various fields, including ecological anthropology, animal protection, and comparative ethics, the authors incorporate insights from animal and plant behavior and biocultural heritage from around the globe. Their deeply metaphysical perspectives distinguish this work from others in animal rights, ecological aesthetics, and traditional behavioral studies, while still appealing to readers interested in those areas. This provocative text, rich in philosophical premises and hypotheses, is poised to incite discussion and unease for many years to come.