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H W Ingensiep1

  • 1Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut, Essen.

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|January 1, 1996
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This paper explores 18th-century German philosophy on animal souls and ethics, examining early debates on animal rights and justifications for animal death, referencing thinkers like Kant and Leibniz.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Ethics
  • History of Philosophy

Context:

  • 18th-century German philosophical discourse.
  • Critique of Cartesian "beast machine" theory.
  • Influence of Leibnizian metaphysics.

Purpose:

  • To trace the historical development of ideas concerning animal souls and ethics.
  • To analyze justifications for animal death and the emergence of animal rights concepts.
  • To highlight key philosophical contributions from figures like Winkler, Meier, Thomasius, Kant, Dietler, and Smith.

Summary:

  • The paper reviews early 18th-century German philosophical discussions on animal souls, contrasting them with Cartesian mechanism.
  • It examines Leibniz-influenced strategies for legitimizing animal death and explores natural rights theories concerning animal obligations.

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  • The study concludes by presenting early considerations on animal rights.

    • Impact:

    • Provides historical context for contemporary animal ethics debates.
    • Illuminates the philosophical foundations of animal rights.
    • Contributes to the understanding of 18th-century German philosophy and its engagement with non-human animals.