Cover Image

The moral lives of animals

This rigorous and stimulating book shows the profound connections--the moral continuum--that link humans to many other species. Peterson shows how much animal behavior follows principles embodied in humanity's ancient moral codes.

Saved in:
Main Author: Peterson, Dale
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bloomsbury Press, 2011.
Edition:1st U.S. ed.
Subjects:
Animal psychology.
Animal behavior.
Ethics.
Moral motivation.
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

MARC

LEADER 00000cam a22000008a 4500
001 ocn613431978
003 OCoLC
005 20171019145900.0
008 100614s2011 nyu b 001 0 eng
010 |a  2010024662 
020 |a 9781596914247 (hardcover) 
020 |a 1596914246 (hardcover) 
035 |a (OCoLC)613431978 
040 |a DLC  |c DLC  |d BTCTA  |d YDXCP  |d IK2  |d VP@  |d YAM  |d YBM  |d UPZ  |d PCB 
050 0 0 |a QL785  |b .P375 2011 
082 0 0 |a 156  |2 22 
100 1 |a Peterson, Dale. 
245 1 4 |a The moral lives of animals /  |c Dale Peterson. 
250 |a 1st U.S. ed. 
260 |a New York :  |b Bloomsbury Press,  |c 2011. 
300 |a viii, 342 p. ;  |c 25 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-331) and index. 
505 0 |a pt. 1. Where does morality come from? : concepts. Words ; Orientations ; Definitions ; Structures -- pt. 2. What is morality? : the rules. Authority ; Violence ; Sex ; Possession ; Communication -- pt. 3. What is morality? : the attachments. Cooperation ; Kindness -- pt. 4. Where is morality going? : assessments. Duality ; Flexibility ; Peace. 
520 |a This rigorous and stimulating book shows the profound connections--the moral continuum--that link humans to many other species. Peterson shows how much animal behavior follows principles embodied in humanity's ancient moral codes. 
650 0 |a Animal psychology. 
650 0 |a Animal behavior. 
650 0 |a Ethics. 
650 0 |a Moral motivation. 
938 |a Baker and Taylor  |b BTCP  |n BK0008957918 
938 |a YBP Library Services  |b YANK  |n 3456656 
994 |a C0  |b PCB 
999 |a 320236 

Similar Items