Description
Book Synopsis“No one tradition alone offers a sufficient respect for other species. Taken together, they may offer a prospect for saner human-animal relations.”
Trade ReviewAn incredibly detailed documentation of western theory and practice of humanity’s relationship with nature and especially with animals. -- Diane Baltaz * Canadian Forum *
Preece is a scholar of enormous intellect who makes the long-overdue case that western civilization need look no further than its own myths and traditions to justify the ethical treatment of animals. -- Terry Glavin * Georgia Straight *
A new and surprising religious target, native Indian spirituality, is discovered in this groundbreaking book by Rod Preece. -- Douglas Todd * Vancouver Sun *
No previous book offers nearly the breadth of Preece's erudite multidisciplinary work. A unique and valuable book, strongly recommended. -- W.P. Hogan * Choice *
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Denigration of the West
1 Advocacy Scholarship
2 “Beastliness” and “Brutality”
3 Animals All?
4 Rationalism
5 Alienation from Nature
6 From the Great Chain of Being to the Theory of Evolution
7 Aboriginal and Oriental Harmony with Nature
8 Gaea and the Universal Spirit
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index
