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AGAINST LIBERATION
This provocative and timely book questions the underpinnings of
the most common contemporary assumptions regarding animal
rights. Michael Leahy discusses the equivocal basis of the rights
of animals by focusing on the writings of prominent pro-liberation
advocates. The theories of Singer, Regan, Midgley and many others
—that animals are no less than persons with rationality and self-
consciousness—are analysed in detail.
Leahy proposes a re-interpretation of animal identity which is
strengthened by many previously neglected philosophical
arguments. Wittgenstein and his immensely influential philosophy
of language are given particular emphasis. The popular claims that
some animals, notably the Ameslan apes, have linguistic potential
are carefully evaluated but rejected. Leahy’s conclusion is that
much of our talk about animals is dangerously anthropomorphic
and encourages a confused elevation of their status to that of
quasi-human beings.
Bloodsports, furs, zoos, the use of animals for food and in
science are among the topics treated (and defended) by Leahy in
an ethical and more broadly philosophical context.
As
Against Liberation
embraces animal behaviour, bio-medicine,
jurisprudence and economics as well as dog breeding and food
fads, it will appeal not only to philosophers but to the concerned
general reader, animal enthusiast and scientific specialist alike.
This revised paperback edition features a substantial Afterword
in which the author defends his conclusions against some of his
more vociferous critics.
AGAINST LIBERATION
Putting animals in perspective
Michael P.T.Leahy
London and New York
First published 1991 by Routledge
Revised paperback edition published 1994 by Routledge
11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE
This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005.
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Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada
by Routledge
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© 1991, 1994 Michael P.T.Leahy
Set in 10/12pt Garamond by EXCEPT
detail
Ltd, Southport
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means,
now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording,
or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in
writing from the publishers.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Leahy, Michael P.T.
Against liberation: putting animals in perspective/Michael P.T.
Leahy.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Animal rights-Philosophy. I. Title.
HV4708.L43 1991
179′.3-dc20 90–23775
ISBN 0-203-98123-5 Master e-book ISBN
ISBN 0-415-10316-9 (Print Edition)
TO ROSEY, ISABEL AND MILES

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