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[Man and animal from the ethical view]

Gotthard M. Teutsch¹

¹Liszstrasse 5, D-95444 Bayreuth.

|January 1, 1997

Summary

This review examines man-animal and man-nature relations, covering ethical, legal, and philosophical developments from 1996-1997. It explores themes from animal experimentation to vegetarianism, highlighting evolving perspectives on creature dignity.

Area of Science:

Environmental Ethics
Animal Studies
Philosophy of Nature

Background:

The period of 1996-1997 saw significant discourse on human interactions with animals and the natural world.
Existing literature provided a foundation for exploring complex ethical and societal viewpoints.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize developments in man-animal and man-nature relations.
To identify key themes and trends in the discourse during 1996-1997.
To provide a comprehensive bibliography of relevant publications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of books, journal articles, and newspapers from 1996-1997.
Thematic analysis of identified publications.
Compilation of a bibliography.

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Main Results:

Identified a wide range of themes including eco-ethics, legal questions, animal experimentation, farm animal welfare, hunting, fishing, zoos, biotechnology, violence, killing, vegetarianism, and creature dignity.
Documented the evolving perspectives and trends in man-animal and man-nature relations.
Compiled approximately 300 relevant citations.

Conclusions:

The review highlights the multifaceted nature of human-animal and human-nature relationships.
It underscores the growing importance of ethical considerations in these interactions.
The bibliography serves as a resource for further research in the field.