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The concept of speciesism, which refers to the treatment and moral regard of one species as more important than another, has been long debated. The granting of greater rights to a certain group of species over another occurs across different contexts. Most human beings consider themselves to be superior, both in ability and moral consideration, to the nonhuman animal. In addition, the authority we have asserted over the natural world allows us to dictate what species of nonhuman animals possess the most value. We set the standard - cows are food, and dogs are not.
Living with Nature: Miyazaki FIlms as Fantasies and Frameworks of a Human-Nature Coexistence
The Ecology of Princess Mononoke (1997), Ponyo (2008), and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Follow along with my process as I tackle the Humanities Core Capstone project.
Also Includes: This Year in Core