[Man and animal from the ethical view]

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.

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.