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There are few literary authors in whose work animals and other
creatures play as prominent a role as they do in Franz Kafka's.
Exploring multiple dimensions of Kafka's incorporation of nonhuman
creatures into his writing, this volume is the first collection in
English of essays devoted to illuminating this important and
ubiquitous dimension of his work. The chapters here are written by
an array of international scholars from various fields, and
represent a diversity of interpretive approaches. In the course of
exploring the roles played by nonhuman animals and other creatures
in Kafka's writing, they help make sense of the literary and
philosophical significance of his preoccupation with animals, and
make clear that careful investigation of those creatures
illuminates his core concerns: the nature of power; the
inescapability of history and guilt; the dangers, promise, and
strangeness of the alienation endemic to modern life; the human
propensity for cruelty and oppression; the limits and conditions of
humanity and the risks of dehumanization; the nature of
authenticity; family life; Jewishness; and the nature of language
and art. Thus the essays in this volume enrich our understanding of
Kafka's work as a whole. Especially striking is the extent to which
the articles collected here bring into focus the ways in which
Kafka anticipated many of the recent developments in contemporary
thinking about nonhuman animals.
There are few literary authors in whose work animals and other
creatures play as prominent a role as they do in Franz Kafka's.
Exploring multiple dimensions of Kafka's incorporation of nonhuman
creatures into his writing, this volume is the first collection in
English of essays devoted to illuminating this important and
ubiquitous dimension of his work. The chapters here are written by
an array of international scholars from various fields, and
represent a diversity of interpretive approaches. In the course of
exploring the roles played by nonhuman animals and other creatures
in Kafka's writing, they help make sense of the literary and
philosophical significance of his preoccupation with animals, and
make clear that careful investigation of those creatures
illuminates his core concerns: the nature of power; the
inescapability of history and guilt; the dangers, promise, and
strangeness of the alienation endemic to modern life; the human
propensity for cruelty and oppression; the limits and conditions of
humanity and the risks of dehumanization; the nature of
authenticity; family life; Jewishness; and the nature of language
and art. Thus the essays in this volume enrich our understanding of
Kafka's work as a whole. Especially striking is the extent to which
the articles collected here bring into focus the ways in which
Kafka anticipated many of the recent developments in contemporary
thinking about nonhuman animals.
A biologist and a Christian theologian examine the scientific and
philosophical implications and potential impacts of genetic
technologies. God, Science, and Designer Genes: An Exploration of
Emerging Technologies provides a unique approach to the central
ethical dilemma in contemporary science, offering both an
up-to-date account of the current state of genetic technologies and
insightful discussions of the moral/theological questions these
technologies raise. Coauthored by professors of biology and
theology, God, Science, and Designer Genes examines a range of
from-the-headlines issues, including the relationship between
science and religion, "designing" our children, stem-cell research,
cloning, genetics and behavior, genetics and privacy, and using
genetic technologies for social justice. Who should
benefit-personally and financially-from DNA technology? Who might
be harmed? How do we protect individual rights and guard against
discrimination? How will embryo modification affect the identity of
those so modified? God, Science, and Designer Genes gives readers
an eloquent, thoughtful, and objective foundation for considering
these and other questions about the potential conflict between
scientific achievement, personal faith, and social responsibility.
A series of chapters combining basic scientific discussions of DNA
technologies with ethical discussions of the social issues they are
raising Five hypothetical case studies that provide realistic
contexts for exploring specific issues related to genetic
technologies An extensive bibliography of current and significant
books, journals and websites with regard to genetic technologies A
comprehensive index
The ethical treatment of animals has become an issue of serious
moral concern. Many people are challenging long-held assumptions
about animals and raising questions about their status and
treatment. What is the relationship between humans and animals? Do
animals have moral standing? Do we have direct or indirect duties
to animals? Does human benefit always outweigh animal suffering?
The use of animals for experimentation raises all of these
questions in a particularly insistent way. Donna Yarri gives an
overview of the current state of the discussion, and presents an
argument for significantly restricted animal experimentation.
Pointing to the similarities between humans and animals, she argues
that the actual differences are differences of degree rather than
kind. Animal cognition and animal sentiency together are the basis
for the claim that experimental animals do have rights. Examining
arguments in the disciplines of ethology, philosophy, science, and
theology, Yarri makes a case for placing substantial restrictions
on animal experimentation. Grounding her examination in Christian
theology, she formulates a more humane approach to animal
experimentation. She concludes with a concrete burden-benefit
analysis that can serve as the foundation for informed
decision-making. The Ethics of Animal Experimentation serves as
both a handbook of animal rights theory and a practical guide to
navigating the complexities of animal experimentation. As animal
experimentation features in an increasing number of scientific
endeavors, it is an ethical issue that requires our immediate
attention. Yarri's unique contribution forges a path toward an
ethical practice of animal experimentation.
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