Overview
Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of readings from academics and non-academics alike that move beyond the ethical justification of hunting to investigate less traditional topics and offer fresh perspectives on why we hunt. The only recent book to explicitly examine the philosophical issues surrounding hunting Shatters many of the stereotypes about hunting, forcing us to rethink the topic Features contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and non-hunters
Full Product Details
Author: Fritz Allhoff (Western Michigan University, The Nanoethics Group) ,
Nathan Kowalsky (St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta, Canada) ,
David Petersen
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781444335699
ISBN 10: 1444335693
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 24 September 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Kowalsky's book does a fine job in showing why there are goodreasons to keep hunting in high esteem, to learn a great deal fromit about human biology and culture, and to eat hunted meat. (About.com, 25 October 2011) Recommended. Academic and general library collections, alllevels. (Choice, 1 March 2011) If you don't mind having your convictions challenged or yourviewpoint broadened this book should be on your reading list. (Alberta Outdoorsmen, 1 May 2011) Just as you always see something new, even if you've walkedthat forest a hundred times before, certain essays can give you aglimpse of something you hadn't seen or thought of before. Some ofthe essays are even down-right fun to read. (Primitive ArcherMagazine, January 2011) Nathan Kowalsky provides a forum ofdiverse ideas and voices about hunting that ensemble, becomes themost recent attempt that I am aware of at showcasing seriouswriters on the topic. Most of these essays are written with anintelligent audience in mind, although the reader need not be aphilosopher. ( The Trumpeter, 1 December 2010) It does provide fresh perspectives by both academic and nonacademic authors on a variety of hunting topics such as hunting inculture, politics and tradition; the relationship of hunting tonature and human nature and the hoary old topic of huntingethics... In my opinion, I found it the most refreshing book of itskind that I have read in years. (AFRICAN INDABA, November2008) Presenting all these diverse views in one relatively smallbook, a mere 258 pages, is a vision implemented, without which,most readers invested in learning more about hunting, would sorelymiss if they knew their want . (Book Review , 1 December 2010). There's a really fine essay by the biologist ValeriusGeist on how hunting has played a significant role in humandevelopment. Kay, my wife, contributed an essay on bow-hunting withself-made equipment. There are other essays on the human-animalrelationship, even a few comparing hunting to vegetarianism. Lotsof other provocative pieces. (Leather Wall,September 2010) If you're interested in sharpening your thinking skills on thesubject of hunting, I've got a great new book for you: Hunting -Philosophy for Everyone: In Search of the Wild Life. (NorCalCazadora, October 2010) Featuring contributions from a wide range of academic andnon-academic sources, including both hunters and nonhunters, thisbook is for general readers, especially those who hunt ( Huntingfor Meaning: A Glimpse of the Game ), as well as self-professed foodies and vegetarians. (Fishing and Outdoors Newspaper,October 2010)
It does provide fresh perspectives by both academic and non academic authors on a variety of hunting topics such as hunting in culture, politics and tradition; the relationship of hunting to nature and human nature and the hoary old topic of hunting ethics... In my opinion, I found it the most refreshing book of its kind that I have read in years. (AFRICAN INDABA, November 2008) Presenting all these diverse views in one relatively small book, a mere 258 pages, is a vision implemented, without which, most readers invested in learning more about hunting, would sorely miss if they knew their want . (Book Review , 1 December 2010). There's a really fine essay by the biologist Valerius Geist on how hunting has played a significant role in human development. Kay, my wife, contributed an essay on bow-hunting with self-made equipment. There are other essays on the human-animal relationship, even a few comparing hunting to vegetarianism. Lots of other provocative pieces. (Leather Wall, September 2010) OK, I know hunters are all about sharpening their hunting skills this time of year, but if you're interested in sharpening your thinking skills on the subject of hunting, I've got a great new book for you: Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone: In Search of the Wild Life. (NorCal Cazadora, October 2010) Featuring contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and nonhunters, this book is for general readers, especially those who hunt ( Hunting for Meaning: A Glimpse of the Game ), as well as self-professed foodies and vegetarians. (Fishing and Outdoors Newspaper, October 2010)
Author Information
Editor NATHAN KOWALSKY is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta. Series Editor FRITZ ALLHOFF is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Western Michigan University, as well as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.
