Traditional Ethics and the Moral Status of Animals

Most philosophical discussion of the moral status of animals takes place within a context of traditional ethics. I argue that the conceptual apparatus of utilitarianism and rights theory is historically and logically tied to an individualistic, atomistic concept of society. The liberal-democratic tradition is thus an unsuitable framework for understanding, analyzing, and solving environmental problems, including the moral status of animals. Concepts such as stewardship or trusteeship are more appropriate for the development of an environmental ethic

Democracy · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Individualism · Normative ethics · Political science · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Utilitarianism · Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond · Environmental Philosophy and Ethics · Law · Philosophy · Religion, Ecology, and Ethics

• The Environment Between Theory and Practice

  Avner De-Shalit•The Environment•2000

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• The Environment

  Avner De-Shalit, Avner De‐shalit•The Environment•2000

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• Socialism and the Environment

  Avner De‐shalit•The Environment•2000

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