Examines human relationships with pets without assuming that such relations are either unnatural and to be avoided, or benign
Erin McKenna is Professor of Philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University. She is the co-editor of Animal Pragmatism: Rethinking Human–Nonhuman Relationships (with Andrew Light) and the co-author (with Scott Pratt) of Jimmy Buffett and Philosophy: The Porpoise Driven Life.
"Insightful and appealing reading that presents many curious questions on the concepts of human nature, "Pets, People, and Pragmatism" is a strongly recommended addition to pets and sociology collections." -Midwest Book Review "This book brings useful ideas to the pursuit of an open dialogue on animal well being..." -Environmental Values "Rich in remarkable details, her [McKenna's] book promises to help horses, dogs, and cats by illuminating relevant facets of our shared histories and current interactions." -Hillary Kelleher, Depauw Reviews
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