Essays about: "speciesism"

Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 essays containing the word speciesism.

1. 11. Speciesism in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Litteratur - Kultur – Media; Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Alexandra Kallman; [2015]
   Keywords : Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : This essay analyses how Mary Shelley challenges speciesist thinking popular at the time of the publication of Frankenstein (1818). Speciesism is a discriminatory belief that favours the human species over any species other than human, and that is manifested in how we perceive and treat nonhuman beings. READ MORE

3. 12. Dyeing diversity : Exploring interrelations between plant dyeing techniques, design methods and biodegradable materials in textile design

   University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Emmy Voksepp; [2015]
   Keywords : Textethical design method; textile material; plant dyeing; speciesism; structure; diversity; biodegradable; ethical values;

   Abstract : This work explores the expressive potential of plant dyeing techniques in relation to weaving by proposing a method in regard to non-toxic containment, biodegradable materials and ethical values. Textile design and ethical values have been combined to create an “Textethical Design Method”. READ MORE

4. 13. Kognitionsforskning i djurhållningen: grisars kognition och dess tillämpning vid slaktsvinshållning

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Linnea Tholerus; [2013]
   Keywords : gris; kognition; djurhållning; berikning; slaktsvin; minne; inlärning; speciesism; etik;

   Abstract : Pigs are often mentioned as relatively intelligent animals when compared to other nonhuman species. Despite this knowledge, the vast majority of pigs are kept under conditions that lack opportunities to satisfy their cognitive needs. READ MORE