Book 'De dierencrisis' - Michel Vandenbosch (NL)

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A vivisection of our relationship with animals

Michel Vandenbosch goes beyond the images of human violence against animals captured by hidden cameras and broadcast on television. Flanders' best-known animal activist performs a vivisection of our relationship with animals, a relationship in deep crisis. The Animal Crisis explores the causes of this crisis and seeks solutions. The author highlights the links between certain forms of animal exploitation and practices that are degrading to humans.

What is the value of an animal life? How much intelligence must a chimpanzee demonstrate before its killing is considered murder? For centuries, an enlightened school of thought has demanded respect for the dignity of humans and animals. Michel Vandenbosch is part of this humanist tradition.

Granting rights to animals is not an obsession of extremists, but rather an expression of an ethical evolution of civilization. According to The Animal Crisis , a society that shows more respect for animals ultimately becomes a more humane society.

Michel Vandenbosch defends a pragmatic and idealistic animal activism, based on the very essence of our humanity: empathy and compassion.

Supported by scientific research and enriched with significant personal experiences, The Animal Crisis is a dense and inspiring work that guides us towards the soul of an animal advocate.

Release date: 04/22/2005