Beyond an instrumental conception of the value of animals: the irrationality of the humanist paradigm
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moral rationality, speciesism, equality.
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The paper conducts an analysis of the foundations upon which rests the traditional ethical paradigm. The aim is to show that the humanist analysis fails when try to justify the moral responsibility of moral agents for all and only human beings. In the final part is defended a more plausible alternative proposal.Downloads
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Campos Serean O. (2012). Beyond an instrumental conception of the value of animals: the irrationality of the humanist paradigm. Revista de Filosofía , 36(2), 63-84. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RESF.2011.v36.n2.38407
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