E-Book, Englisch, Band 6, 222 Seiten
Reihe: Protest and Social Movements
An Essay in Historical Sociology
E-Book, Englisch, Band 6, 222 Seiten
Reihe: Protest and Social Movements
ISBN: 978-90-485-2703-8
Verlag: Amsterdam University Press
Format: PDF
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Chapter 1. A long and complex struggle The pioneering influence of the British model Equivocal, evolving and cumulative engagements Chapter 2. Noble gentleness, vile cruelty The sensibility of distinguished men The banning of repugnant spectacles Chapter 3. To act as an enlightened philosopher No sentimentality nor affectation From the point of view of self-interest properly understood Chapter 4. To enlighten the ignorant, to refine the barbarian A soft pedagogy to prevent the crime Discipline, reward and punish Assisting the authorities Chapter 5. 'us ', the animals and ' them ' Repulsive beasts. Distinctive national virtues The established, the challengers and the excluded Chapter 6. The rise in the power of tenderness Animality, equality, fraternity A source of affection or a private refuge? Imaginary bestiary and the cuddly toys of our childhood Chapter 7. (Animal) victims and social domination At the heart of the revolt against the strong Expose the torturers, come to the aid of victims. Emotions, counter-mobilisations, delegitimation. Chapter 8. A decreasingly ' wild ' nature From the exploitation of animals to their contemplation Technological ferocity, industrial slavery Bringing moral philosophy up to date. Conclusion Primary sources Bibliography A brief chronology