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The Canine Connection: an anthropologically grounded philosophical perspective on caring for dogs

Creator:

Baggot, Siobhan M.

Abstract:

Most philosophical discussions of moral consideration for animals focus on animals as a single category, neglecting to differentiate them by type or role (such as wild, domestic, laboratory, or companion). Moreover, the importance of the individual animal in terms of relationship to humans is de-emphasised. Animals should not be discussed...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

the foundation for the claim that dogs have relational value and thus persons have the moral