In this paper I analyse the notion of "animality" in Thoreau's philosophy. Through the philosophy of civil disobedience, and ontology of nature, I argue that philosophical approach of Thoreau is necessary for the contemporary debate about animal/human philosophy (also in an integrated perspective with social ontology). My idea is that: it is possible criticise the society only reconsidering our "animal nature" - on the basis of this nature we can imagine a different construction of social reality (and a different metaphysical approach). As argued by Thoreau, in fact, most of the social problems are connected to forgetfulness of "nature" and "animality": is necessary "bringing to light" this notions, using an realistic approach, to restore the right direction about the philosophical debate on social word and animal question.
Divenire animali: la prospettiva di Henry D. Thoreau
CAFFO, LEONARDO
2014-01-01
Abstract
In this paper I analyse the notion of "animality" in Thoreau's philosophy. Through the philosophy of civil disobedience, and ontology of nature, I argue that philosophical approach of Thoreau is necessary for the contemporary debate about animal/human philosophy (also in an integrated perspective with social ontology). My idea is that: it is possible criticise the society only reconsidering our "animal nature" - on the basis of this nature we can imagine a different construction of social reality (and a different metaphysical approach). As argued by Thoreau, in fact, most of the social problems are connected to forgetfulness of "nature" and "animality": is necessary "bringing to light" this notions, using an realistic approach, to restore the right direction about the philosophical debate on social word and animal question.
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