Hunting : philosophy for everyone: in search of the wild life

Hunting has been a cornerstone in the artistic, religious, and philosophical traditions of countless cultures throughout history -- in fact, it is older than civilization itself. Yet few pursuits continue to be as controversial, for the hunting of prey strikes at the very core of such fundamental questions as death, embodiment, nonhuman life, and morality. Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a thought-provoking collection of new essays from across the academic and non-academic spectrum that move far beyond familiar arguments and debates about hunting. This philosophically stimulating book provides fresh perspectives on a variety of topics, including: Issues relating to the ethics of hunting The experiences and perspectives of the hunter The relationship of hunting to nature and human nature Hunting in culture, politics, and tradition Hot on the trail of one of the most controversial issues of contemporary society, Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone is a stereotype-shattering volume that invites us to think deeply about what it means to be human.

• ISBN: 978-1-4443-3569-9
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 280
• Fecha Publicación: 24/09/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés