Do humans take dogs for walks, or are the dogs taking us for a ride? This book searches for answers with the eyes of an analyst and the mind of a philosopher.This is a book for thoughtful dog-lovers who want to sniff out the deeper issues raised by dogs and their relationships with humans. Twenty philosophers and dog lovers tell us about their experiences with dogs they have known, and give us their (un-dogmatic) insights on dog-related themes of metaphysics and ethics. Questions posed include: Do dogs live in the same world that we do? Are we wrong to think our dogs have personalities and emotions? What are dogs thinking and what's the nature of canine wisdom? And, if dogs are our friends, why do we think we can have them neutered?

About the Author
Steven D. Hales is professor of philosophy at Bloomsburg University. He is the editor of Beer and Philosophy and the author of Relativism and the Foundations of Philosophy.

Reviews
"A collection of thought-provoking philosophical essays which cover a whole range of dog-related topics, such as whether dogs have the ability to appreciate designer products, do they have souls, why do they mean so much to us and is it possible for them to love us in the same way? With contributions from numerous authors, there's plenty of food for thought although not all of it is comfortable!" Rating: 8/10 Your Dog, March 2009




Book Information
ISBN 9780812696530
Author Steven D. Hales
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Publisher Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Weight(grams) 425g