Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights
A Political Theory of Animal Rights
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Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights, co-authored by Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka, challenges traditional views on animal rights.
It introduces the concept of 'zoopolis,' a political community encompassing both humans and animals.
The book argues for both intrinsic rights, protecting animals from harm, and membership rights, granting animals certain rights within society.
It explores the complexities of human-animal relationships and proposes a framework for more just and equitable interactions.
The authors advocate for moving beyond the property/personhood debate and consider alternative legal statuses for animals.
Zoopolis offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of animal rights, urging a fundamental shift in how we view and interact with animals.
It introduces the concept of 'zoopolis,' a political community encompassing both humans and animals.
The book argues for both intrinsic rights, protecting animals from harm, and membership rights, granting animals certain rights within society.
It explores the complexities of human-animal relationships and proposes a framework for more just and equitable interactions.
The authors advocate for moving beyond the property/personhood debate and consider alternative legal statuses for animals.
Zoopolis offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of animal rights, urging a fundamental shift in how we view and interact with animals.
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