Towards an Animal Ethics for the Anthropocene 1
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The complex problems of wildlife conservation during the current stage of the Anthropocene – the ‘Great Acceleration’ – are forcing us to develop an alternative to the traditional (utilitarian und deontological) approaches within animal ethics. I will put forward Martha Nussbaum’s capability approach as a promising alternative to these traditional approaches, with the proviso that the current version of her list of basic animal capabilities will need to undergo some revision. “A dog has the right to be a dog.” Article 12 of the Constitution of the Republic of Užupis
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