Using anthropocentrism to the benefit of other species

Wilson, Vanessa

Abstract

Chapman & Huffman (2018) argue that we should not consider humans as unique or superior to other animals when we have the chance to explore the diversity of the traits of other species. This is a valid and progressive point in our approach to research, but I suggest that an anthropocentric approach can have animal welfare benefits when it helps us perceive other species – especially distantly related ones such as crustaceans – in a human light.

Citation

Wilson, V. Using anthropocentrism to the benefit of other species. Animal Sentience, 3(23), https://doi.org/10.51291/2377-7478.1381

• Journal Article Type: Commentary
• Online Publication Date: Jan 1, 2018
• Deposit Date: Oct 3, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 3, 2024
• Journal: Animal Sentience
• Electronic ISSN: 2377-7478
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 23
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.51291/2377-7478.1381
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4860503