Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Animal Inside Essays at the ICB - Rowman & Littlefield Books

Explore a fresh perspective on the animal question with Animal Inside Essays at the ICB. While much literature exists regarding applied ethics and animal rights, this volume shifts the focus toward a fundamental philosophical-anthropological examination. This collection of essays investigates how the animal serves as a metaphor and a reference point in philosophical argumentation. By looking at these connections, the contributors help readers understand the boundaries of what is distinctively human and what is shared with other species. A central theme throughout the book is the exploration of the zone of ambiguity that exists between humans and animals. This work is a significant resource for those interested in the intersection of philosophical anthropology and animal studies, providing a deep look at how we define ourselves through our relationship with the non-human world.