The political theory of animal rights
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The political theory of animal rights
（Perspectives on democratization）
Manchester University Press, 2005
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [166]-176) and index
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Description
This unique and innovative book seeks to examine the impact on political thinking of regarding animals as morally important beings. Garner notes how political theorists have largely neglected the effect on political thinking of incorporating the interests of nonhuman animals. Yet, he argues, the case for granting them a high moral status is well nigh unanswerable. As a result, the author challenges the presumption that political theory is about the 'human question'. He seeks to identify the political ideology that is best able to further the interests of animals. To this end, the claims of competing ideological positions are reviewed, and it is concluded that liberalism, despite having weaknesses, is the most appropriate ideological position for the protection of animal interests. This study will be essential reading for anyone concerned with political theory, moral philosophy and ideology. It should also be of interested to students of environmental politics.
Table of Contents
- Introduction. The political representation of nonhuman interests
- 1. Animal interests, political theory and the liberal tradition
- 2. Liberalism, property and the representation of animals in the legal system
- 3. Political liberalism, animals and justice
- 4. Conservatism, communitarianism and animals
- 5. Socialism and animals
- 6. Ecology and animals
- 7. Feminism and animals
- Conclusion
- Index
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