Abstract

BRUGGER, Paula. Nós e os outros animais: especismo, veganismo e educação ambiental. Linhas Críticas [online]. 2009, vol.15, n.29, pp.197-214. ISSN 1981-0431.

This article presents some epistemological assumptions to build a critical environmental education (EE) by discussing the boundaries between EE and non-anthropocentric paradigms as part of a transforming reflection regarding the relationship of society- nature. The arguments show that within the realm of a new and genuine non-anthropocentric perspective, we should consider the interests of non-human animals not only because of simply ethical reasons - for they are bearers of intrinsic value and “subjects of a life” - but also because this new attitude would ensure positive results concerning sustainability in its various dimensions. To accomplish that, a discussion on the interface between EE and the concepts of speciesism and veganism is presented - linked to the ideals of the so called “animal abolitionism” - as key-concepts to build an ecocentric ethics.

Keywords : Relationship Between Human and Non-Human Animals; Ethics; Educational Paradigms; Speciesism; Veganism; Environmental Education.

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