Anthropocentric and non-anthropocentric positions

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PHilosophy of Animals

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The overall aim of this essay is to reflect critically on the non-anthropocentric positions that have been discussed in class: based on the non-anthropocentric positions that we have discussed, identify some features (1 or 2) that you think such a position should have, and explain why, and identify some features (1 or 2) that you think such a position should rather NOT have and explain why. By 'feature' I mean whatever claim, rule or principle is part of one of the non-anthropocentric positions we discussed, like recognizing rights to some animals who satisfy specific conditions, recognizing rights to all animals or to species, the rule of non-maleficence etc. The selection and discussion of the features must make explicit and clear reference to the author of the position this feature is part of and explain this feature.
Assignment description: Based on the lectures and readings, compose an essay discussing the following

questions:
- What are the main features that distinguish anthropocentric and non-anthropocentric positions?

- What are one or two characteristics (like, recognizing intrinsic value to all living beings or recognizing intrinsic value only to sentient beings, having a principle of noninterference etc...) that you believe a non-anthropocentric position should rather not have?

Specify, for each of these characteristics, which non-anthropocentric position seen in
class does include this feature and why you believe it is a problematic one. Include
reference to the author and publication presenting/discussing this position.

Specify, for each of these characteristics, which non-anthropocentric position seen in
class already does include this feature and why you believe it is a valuable one. Include reference to the author and publication presenting/discussing this position.

- How do you apply your position, made of the rejection or endorsement of the features discussed in your essay, with respect to other forms of life to everyday life?

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