John Gray, Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life (Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Allen Lane), $24/£20 John Gray’s philosophy might at first glance appear to be quite concerned with animals. Straw Dogs, the book for which he is perhaps best known, had Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals as its sub-title. Yet it was, as […]
animal ethics
Humanitarian Assistance for Wild Animals
Kyle Johannsen argues that most wild animals live bad lives, and that we should intervene in nature to improve their wellbeing.
It’s Not About the Animals
Jean Kazez examines ethical questions raised by the pandemic.
The Two Dark Sides of Covid-19
Peter Singer and Paola Cavalieri argue that wet markets should be banned.
Fellow Creatures: Our Obligations to Other Animals: a review
Nathan Nobis finds good news in the latest book from Kant scholar Christine Korsgaard.
Issue 85 Thoughts: introduction
Issue 85.
Philosophy, in a Sense: Not a Sausage
Constantine Sandis examines anti-vegan rhetoric.
Animals and Alternatives
Rae Langton and Richard Holton on the use of non-human animals.
Pets and Livestock
Loving pets means caring for livestock.
Do Animals Have Free Will?
The answer sheds new light on an old problem, argues Helen Steward.
Do Animals Have Free Will?
The answer sheds new light on an old problem, argues Helen Steward.
We’re Not “Just Animals”
We’re uniquely unique, says Scott Samuelson.