Ethics Humans & Other Animals

An introductory textbook on the ethics of our treatment of animals, introducing the different approaches to current ethical theory and ideally suited to those coming to philosophy and ethical problems for the first time. This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems. Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves. Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading.