Biophilia: Alienation and Solidarity
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Category | Journal Articles |
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Abstract |
Biophilia, theorized by Fromm, Wilson, and Kellert, is examined as a potential support for a pro-animal ethos. First, I look at the idea and its definitions at the hands of its chief theorizers. Then I investigate how different stages of human cultural development (foraging, pastoralism, industrial agriculture) have influenced different aspects of biophilia—especially as this bears on animal alienation. Finally, I consider possible remedies in the form of renewed patterns of solidarity with other species, one of which transforms Marx’ concept of species-being. The article has ethical implications, but it is essentially a work in philosophical anthropology. |
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Purdue University |
Publication Title | Between the Species |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 136-157 |
URL | https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bts/vol22/iss1/3/ |
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