Bibliograph

The moral lives of animals, Dale Peterson

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The moral lives of animals, Dale Peterson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-331) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The moral lives of animals

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

613431978

Responsibility statement

Dale Peterson

Summary

This rigorous and stimulating book shows the profound connections--the moral continuum--that link humans to many other species. Peterson shows how much animal behavior follows principles embodied in humanity's ancient moral codes

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. Where does morality come from? : concepts. Words ; Orientations ; Definitions ; Structures -- pt. 2. What is morality? : the rules. Authority ; Violence ; Sex ; Possession ; Communication -- pt. 3. What is morality? : the attachments. Cooperation ; Kindness -- pt. 4. Where is morality going? : assessments. Duality ; Flexibility ; Peace

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