Good News for Animals

Author: Lin Ji
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This series of books covers philosophical reflections on animal rights, as well as explorations of animal issues from everyday experiences. It includes moral reasoning around the relationship between humans and animals, as well as reflections on the moral and legal status of animals in human society. It delves into the concepts of animal welfare and rights from the perspectives of ethics or even theology, introduces and reviews animal welfare laws in different countries and regions, and provides concise explanations of animal welfare policies and practices. The series is titled "Protecting Life Anthology," which carries three meanings. First, caring for animals and respecting life is not just a modern stance but also a tradition and practice found in all great civilizations in the world. The term "protecting life" embodies the depth and longevity of this great tradition. Second, while the "protecting life" tradition can be developed through ideas such as animal welfare or animal rights, its philosophy and practice are not confined to any specific theory. "Protecting life" is a profound sentiment, a sense of responsibility, and a virtue that transcends the selfishness of individuals or even species. It is through this great sentiment, sense of responsibility, and virtue that ancient, modern, and future generations have been able to continuously transcend personal selfishness and extend love and moral concern to a broader scope. Third, the term "protecting life" first brings to mind the teachings of Buddhism and the compassionate heart of the Buddha. This etymological association reveals a tradition created by our ancestors and the responsibility that accompanies it.